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What is an exudate primarily characterized by?
What is an exudate primarily characterized by?
Which of the following is a beneficial effect of acute inflammation?
Which of the following is a beneficial effect of acute inflammation?
What can be an outcome of acute inflammation?
What can be an outcome of acute inflammation?
How does inflammation aid in the promotion of immunity?
How does inflammation aid in the promotion of immunity?
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What is a harmful effect of acute inflammation?
What is a harmful effect of acute inflammation?
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Which statement best describes chronic inflammation?
Which statement best describes chronic inflammation?
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What may occur if the acute inflammatory response fails to eliminate the invaders?
What may occur if the acute inflammatory response fails to eliminate the invaders?
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What role does exudate play in the body during an inflammatory response?
What role does exudate play in the body during an inflammatory response?
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What does the term inflammation derive from?
What does the term inflammation derive from?
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What is the primary purpose of inflammation in the body?
What is the primary purpose of inflammation in the body?
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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of inflammation?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of inflammation?
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Which type of injuries can cause inflammation?
Which type of injuries can cause inflammation?
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What role do blood vessels and leukocytes play in inflammation?
What role do blood vessels and leukocytes play in inflammation?
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What did Sir John Hunter conclude regarding inflammation?
What did Sir John Hunter conclude regarding inflammation?
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Which of the following correctly defines inflammation?
Which of the following correctly defines inflammation?
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What misconception about inflammation often arises?
What misconception about inflammation often arises?
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What suffix is commonly used in the nomenclature of inflammatory lesions?
What suffix is commonly used in the nomenclature of inflammatory lesions?
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Which of the following is NOT a cardinal sign of acute inflammation?
Which of the following is NOT a cardinal sign of acute inflammation?
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During acute inflammation, the predominant type of leukocyte that emigrates to the site of injury is:
During acute inflammation, the predominant type of leukocyte that emigrates to the site of injury is:
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What is the main characteristic of acute inflammation?
What is the main characteristic of acute inflammation?
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Which chemical mediators are known to induce pain during acute inflammation?
Which chemical mediators are known to induce pain during acute inflammation?
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Phagocytosis is primarily performed by which type of cells?
Phagocytosis is primarily performed by which type of cells?
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What is chemotaxis in the context of inflammation?
What is chemotaxis in the context of inflammation?
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Which of the following statements about chronic inflammation is true?
Which of the following statements about chronic inflammation is true?
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Which of the following is NOT a major cause of granulomatous inflammation?
Which of the following is NOT a major cause of granulomatous inflammation?
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What is the primary role of cytokines like IL-1, IL-6, and TNF-α in inflammation?
What is the primary role of cytokines like IL-1, IL-6, and TNF-α in inflammation?
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What is a common leukocyte count in leukocytosis due to bacterial infections?
What is a common leukocyte count in leukocytosis due to bacterial infections?
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Which systemic effect of inflammation is characterized by decreased vasopressin levels?
Which systemic effect of inflammation is characterized by decreased vasopressin levels?
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Which of the following is primarily responsible for the behavioral responses during inflammation such as chills and malaise?
Which of the following is primarily responsible for the behavioral responses during inflammation such as chills and malaise?
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What physiological change occurs in response to autonomic responses during inflammation?
What physiological change occurs in response to autonomic responses during inflammation?
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Which of the following types of leukocytosis is associated with parasitic infestations?
Which of the following types of leukocytosis is associated with parasitic infestations?
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Which process involves the movement of leukocytes toward the site of inflammation?
Which process involves the movement of leukocytes toward the site of inflammation?
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What is a common cause of chronic inflammation related to certain microorganisms?
What is a common cause of chronic inflammation related to certain microorganisms?
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Which of the following is a prolonged exposure cause of chronic inflammation?
Which of the following is a prolonged exposure cause of chronic inflammation?
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What progression is commonly associated with acute inflammation transitioning to chronic inflammation?
What progression is commonly associated with acute inflammation transitioning to chronic inflammation?
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Which cells predominantly respond to parasitic infestations and allergic reactions in chronic inflammation?
Which cells predominantly respond to parasitic infestations and allergic reactions in chronic inflammation?
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What characterizes nonspecific chronic inflammation?
What characterizes nonspecific chronic inflammation?
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What is the defining feature of granulomatous inflammation?
What is the defining feature of granulomatous inflammation?
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Which autoimmune disease is characterized by chronic inflammation?
Which autoimmune disease is characterized by chronic inflammation?
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What is the role of epithelioid cells in granulomatous inflammation?
What is the role of epithelioid cells in granulomatous inflammation?
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Study Notes
Inflammation
- Inflammation is derived from the Latin "inflammare," meaning to burn.
- It's a local response of vascularized tissues to endogenous and exogenous stimuli.
- Inflammation's primary function is to localize and eliminate the causative agent, limiting tissue injury.
- It's a protective response, removing the initial cause of cell injury (e.g., microbes, toxins) and the resulting damage (e.g., necrotic cells and tissues).
- Inflammation is defined as a complex biological response of vascularized living tissues to harmful stimuli like pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants. It aims to remove injurious stimuli and initiate the healing process.
5 Cardinal Signs of Inflammation
- Redness (rubor): Dilation of small blood vessels in damaged tissue (e.g., cellulitis).
- Heat (calor): Increased blood flow (hyperemia) due to regional vascular dilation.
- Swelling (tumor): Fluid accumulation in the extravascular space caused by increased vascular permeability.
- Pain (dolor): Stretching and tissue destruction from inflammatory edema, and pressure from pus in abscessed areas (e.g., bradykinins, prostaglandins, serotonin).
- Loss of function: Pain and severe swelling can physically immobilize the affected area.
Causes of Inflammation
- Physical agents: Mechanical injuries, temperature/pressure alterations, radiation.
- Chemical agents: Drugs, toxins.
- Biological agents (infectious): Bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites.
- Immunologic disorders: Hypersensitivity reactions, autoimmunity, immunodeficiency states.
- Genetic/metabolic disorders: Gout, diabetes mellitus.
Types of Inflammation (Nomenclature)
- Inflammatory lesions are often named with the suffix "-itis." (e.g., appendicitis, meningitis).
Types of Inflammation (Classification)
- Acute inflammation: An immediate and early response to an injury, lasting minutes to days. Characterized by fluid and plasma protein exudation (edema) and neutrophil migration to the injury site. -Five cardinal signs of acute inflammation are redness, heat, swelling, pain, and loss of function -Cellular response includes: migration, rolling, pavementing, and adhesion of leukocytes; transmigration of leukocytes; chemotaxis; phagocytosis. -Phagocytosis is the engulfment and internalization of particulate material (microorganisms, damaged cells, tissue debris) performed by phagocytes (e.g., neutrophils, monocytes, macrophages). -Acute inflammation is manifested with production of exudate, a high protein edema fluid containing inflammatory cells. -Beneficial Effects: dilutes toxins, produces protective antibodies, forms fibrin, supplies plasma mediator systems (e.g., complement, coagulation, fibrinolytic, and kinin systems). -Outcomes of Acute Inflammation: complete resolution, healing by connective tissue replacement, progression to chronic inflammation, abscess formation.
- Chronic inflammation: A prolonged inflammatory process (weeks or months). Characterized by active inflammation, tissue destruction, and attempts at repair occurring simultaneously. -Causes include persistent infections (e.g., tuberculosis, leprosy), prolonged exposure to non-degradable toxic substances (e.g., lipids, silica, asbestos), and autoimmunity (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus). -Cells of chronic inflammation include monocytes, macrophages, T-lymphocytes, B-lymphocytes, plasma cells, mast cells, and eosinophils (primarily in response to parasitic infestations and allergic reactions). -Classification types of chronic inflammation are nonspecific and specific inflammation (granulomatous). -Nonspecific chronic inflammation involves a diffuse accumulation of macrophages and lymphocytes, often leading to the formation of fibrous tissue around the injury site. -Granulomatous inflammation is characterized by the presence of granulomas, microscopic aggregates of activated macrophages (epithelioid cells) and lymphocytes, often with or without giant cells. -Major causes include tuberculosis, leprosy, syphilis, etc, fungi, helminthic, and protozoal infections, chlamydia infections, and inorganic dusts.
Systemic Effects of Inflammation
- Fever: The most important systemic manifestation, coordinated by the hypothalamus and cytokines (e.g., IL-1, IL-6, TNF-α).
- Endocrine and metabolic responses: Liver secretes acute-phase proteins (e.g., C-reactive protein, serum amyloid A, complement and coagulation proteins). Glucocorticoids increase, and vasopressin decreases.
- Autonomic responses: Blood flow redirected from the skin to internal organs. Pulse rate and blood pressure increase.
- Behavioral responses: Rigor, chills, anorexia, somnolence, and malaise. Leucocytosis (increased white blood cells) is common in bacterial infections while some viral infections can cause lymphocytosis. Parasitic infestations can cause eosinophilia. Weight loss can be caused by the action of cytokines (IL-1 and TNF-α) on metabolic processes.
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This quiz explores the concept of inflammation, its definition, and its role in the body's immune response. It also covers the five cardinal signs of inflammation, providing insight into the physiological changes that occur during this protective process. Test your knowledge on how inflammation helps in healing and tissue repair.
