Inflammation Pathology Quiz
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What is the primary function of the membrane attack complex formed by C5b binding to C6-C9?

  • Stimulating histamine release for inflammation
  • Activating leukocytes for chemotaxis
  • Promoting phagocytosis by opsonization
  • Inducing cell lysis by forming a hole in the cell membrane (correct)

    • Which of the following proteins binds to specific receptors and promotes phagocytosis by neutrophils and macrophages?

  • C3a
  • C3b (correct)
  • C5a
  • C9

    • What are the cardinal signs of acute inflammation, as described in the text?

  • Presence of giant cells
  • Absence of neutrophils
  • Toxemia (correct)
  • Absence of macrophages

    • Which cells are primarily involved in phagocytosis to clear foreign bodies like bacteria and debris?

    <p>Macrophages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of chemotaxis in the process of phagocytosis?

    <p>Movement of phagocytes towards microbes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a factor that helps in phagocytosis according to the text?

    <p>Antibodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of chemo-attraction in the immune response process?

    <p>Recognition of pathogens by leukocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of neutrophils in the immune response?

    <p>Phagocytosis and killing microbes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do leukocytes pass through gaps between intact endothelium during transmigration?

    <p>Via pseudopodia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of fibrinogen in the immune response?

    <p>Form a network of fibrin threads to localize infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process involves coating a microorganism to help phagocytosis?

    <p>Opsonization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the small proteins that are part of the immune system primarily formed?

    <p>In the liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of Neutrophils during inflammation?

    <p>Produce proteolytic enzymes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of healing by fibrosis on tissues?

    <p>Narrowing, pressure atrophy, and organ dysfunction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the reticulo-endothelial system in the immune response?

    <p>Consists of phagocytic cells involved in immune responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the beneficial effects of inflammation mentioned in the text?

    <p>Dilution of toxins and phagocytosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of Eosinophils in the inflammatory response?

    <p>Parasitic inflammation and allergy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of inflammation?

    <p>To eliminate the cause and clear necrotic cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason behind the redness observed in inflammation?

    <p>Vasodilatation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is not involved in the five components of a disease according to pathology?

    <p>Symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes pain during inflammation?

    <p>Irritation of nerve endings by toxins and chemical mediators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor contributes to swelling in the context of inflammation?

    <p>Hemoconcentration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initiates leukocytes extravasation in inflammation?

    <p>Histamine release</p> Signup and view all the answers

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