Inflammation Concepts and Mechanisms
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What is the primary function of inflammation?

  • To increase blood flow to the affected area
  • To prevent the spread of infection
  • To improve the immune system's response to infection
  • To destroy and neutralize harmful agents (correct)
  • Which of the following is NOT a clinical sign of inflammation?

  • Tumor
  • Rubor
  • Dolor
  • Purpura (correct)
  • What does the term "Functio laesa" refer to in the context of inflammation?

  • Swelling
  • Loss of function (correct)
  • Increased blood flow
  • Pain
  • Which of the following is an example of an endogenous stimulus that can trigger inflammation?

    <p>Tissue injury from trauma (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Greek root for the suffix "-itis"?

    <p>Inflamma (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two major types of inflammation mechanisms?

    <p>Local and Systemic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a major mechanism of inflammation?

    <p>Chemotaxis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the alteration phase of inflammation, what changes occur?

    <p>Increased vascular permeability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cell is primarily responsible for phagocytosis?

    <p>Leukocytes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three main processes that occur at the site of inflammation due to the release of chemical mediators?

    <p>Increased blood flow, increased vascular permeability, leukocytic infiltration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the roles of lysosomes in phagocytosis?

    <p>Destruction of microbes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is chemotaxis?

    <p>The process of leukocyte migration towards the site of inflammation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when highly virulent microorganisms kill the leukocyte during phagocytosis?

    <p>The microbe is not destroyed and the inflammation persists. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Acute inflammation is a short-term response to injury, typically lasting minutes to days.

    <p>True (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Chronic inflammation is a long-term response to injury, often lasting months or years.

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    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of acute inflammation?

    <p>Infiltration with mononuclear cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of chronic inflammation?

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    What is the primary mechanism by which inflammation terminates?

    <p>Both A and B (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major difference between acute and chronic inflammation?

    <p>Both A and B (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a primary outcome of inflammation?

    <p>Tissue necrosis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of angiogenesis in chronic inflammation?

    <p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major characteristic of complete resolution in acute inflammation?

    <p>Regeneration of parenchymal cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of a chronic infection, but not an acute infection?

    <p>Tissue death (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a possible outcome of an acute inflammation?

    <p>The formation of an abscess (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that leads to chronic inflammation?

    <p>Failure of acute inflammation to eliminate the inciting stimulus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between the onset of acute and chronic inflammation?

    <p>Acute inflammation involves a rapid onset, while chronic inflammation develops slowly. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of immune cell is commonly associated with acute inflammation?

    <p>Neutrophils (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is abundant fibrin exudation associated with healing by connective tissue replacement (fibrosis)?

    <p>Fibrin prevents the regeneration of damaged tissue (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these are NOT characteristics of chronic inflammation?

    <p>Rapid onset and short duration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true about the duration of chronic inflammation?

    <p>It can persist for months or even years. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a hallmark feature of chronic inflammation?

    <p>Macrophage activation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between complete resolution and healing by fibrosis in terms of tissue repair?

    <p>All of the above are correct. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of giant cells in chronic inflammation?

    <p>Destruction of foreign materials or microbes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following cells are directly associated with allergic reactions?

    <p>Mast cells (B), Eosinophils (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a chemical mediator involved in inflammation?

    <p>Insulin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic clinical manifestation associated with autoimmune diseases?

    <p>Fibrosis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a distinct feature of an abscess?

    <p>Presence of pus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a cytokine implicated in inflammatory processes?

    <p>Interleukin 6 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Inflammation

    A complex protective reaction of the body to injury.

    Clinical signs of inflammation

    Common indicators include redness, heat, pain, swelling, and loss of function.

    Etiology of inflammation

    Caused by factors like infections (bacterial, viral, fungal) or injury.

    Acute vs Chronic Inflammation

    Acute is short-term and quick; chronic lasts longer and can be harmful.

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    Mechanisms of inflammation

    Dynamic responses involving vessels and immune cells to repair damage.

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    Acute Inflammation

    Rapid onset inflammation caused by harmful bacteria or tissue injury, lasting a few days.

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    Chronic Inflammation

    Slow onset inflammation, often due to pathogens the body can't eliminate, lasting months to years.

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    Neutrophils

    White blood cells that primarily fight infections during acute inflammation.

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    Outcomes of Acute Inflammation

    Can improve, turn into an abscess, or become chronic if unresolved.

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    Outcomes of Chronic Inflammation

    Results in tissue death, thickening, and scarring of connective tissue.

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    Physical agents

    Factors like burns, cuts, and radiation causing injury.

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    Chemical agents

    Substances such as drugs and toxins that can cause harm.

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    Immunologic reactions

    Body's immune response causing conditions like rheumatoid arthritis.

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    Local mechanisms

    Inflammatory responses occurring at the specific site of injury.

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    Systemic mechanisms

    Widespread inflammatory responses affecting the entire body.

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    Phagocytosis

    Process where cells engulf and digest microbes and debris.

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    Leukocytic infiltration

    Movement of white blood cells into the site of inflammation.

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    Chemical mediators

    Substances released during inflammation that regulate the response.

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    Macrophages

    A type of white blood cell involved in immune response by engulfing pathogens.

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    Cytokines

    Proteins produced by immune cells that communicate and modulate immune responses.

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    Clinical Examples of Inflammation

    Manifestations such as abscesses, rashes, and allergies caused by inflammatory responses.

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    Autoimmune Conditions

    Diseases where the immune system attacks the body's own cells, e.g., lupus or rheumatoid arthritis.

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    Initial Phase of Acute Inflammation

    Begins within seconds to minutes of injury, lasts from minutes to days involving edema and neutrophils.

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    Termination of Inflammation

    Inflammation ends when the damaging agent is eliminated and anti-inflammatory mechanisms activate.

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    Chronic Inflammation Characteristics

    Involves infiltration with mononuclear cells, destruction of tissue, and attempts at healing through fibrosis.

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    Inflammation Cycle

    The process where inflammation leads to further injury, continuing the cycle of inflammation.

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    Tissue Replacement

    The process of replacing damaged tissues through regeneration or scarring.

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    Macrophages in Inflammation

    A type of immune cell involved in chronic inflammation, aiding in tissue destruction and healing.

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    Complete resolution

    Acute inflammation where injury is limited, little tissue is destroyed, and parenchymal cells can regenerate.

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    Healing by fibrosis

    A process where substantial tissue destruction occurs, involving tissue incapable of regeneration, leading to scar formation.

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    Removal of cellular debris

    The process during inflammation where dead cells and microbes are cleared from the site of injury.

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    Resorption of edema fluid

    The absorption of excess fluid from tissues by lymphatics during inflammation.

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    Chronic inflammation causes

    Occurs when acute inflammation fails to resolve properly, potentially due to insufficient antibodies or persistence of stimuli.

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    Giant cells

    Specialized cells formed during chronic inflammation, often associated with granulomatous conditions.

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    Thrombus organization

    The process where a thrombus (blood clot) is replaced by granulation tissue during healing, restoring vascular integrity.

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    Immature granulation tissue

    New connective tissue formed during the healing process, rich in capillaries, fibroblasts, and collagen.

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