7 Questions
Which of the following is a characteristic of acute inflammation?
Exudation of fluid and plasma proteins
What is the main function of inflammatory mediators such as histamine and prostaglandins?
Increase vascular permeability and vasodilation
Which type of cells are primarily involved in chronic inflammation?
Monocytes
What is the primary purpose of the complement system in inflammation?
Facilitate opsonization and phagocytosis of pathogens
Which of the following best describes the process of inflammation?
A protective response involving immune cells, blood vessels, and molecular mediators
Which type of cells are mainly involved in chronic inflammation?
Macrophages
What is the primary function of histamine in the process of inflammation?
Increase vascular permeability and vasodilation
Test your knowledge of inflammation by answering questions about the characteristics of acute and chronic inflammation, the function of inflammatory mediators, and the role of the complement system.
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