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

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

<p>Movement of phagocytes towards microbes (B)</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 (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

Which process involves coating a microorganism to help phagocytosis?

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

What is the primary function of Neutrophils during inflammation?

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

What is the effect of healing by fibrosis on tissues?

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

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

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

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

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

What is the purpose of inflammation?

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

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

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

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

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

What causes pain during inflammation?

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

Which factor contributes to swelling in the context of inflammation?

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

What initiates leukocytes extravasation in inflammation?

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

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