Inflammation Pathology Quiz
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Inflammation Pathology Quiz

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What is the main reason for redness in inflammation?

  • Vasodilatation (correct)
  • Histamine release
  • Swollen endothelium
  • Vasoconstriction
  • What causes pain in inflammation?

  • Vasoconstriction
  • Leukocyte migration
  • Hemoconcentration
  • Compression of nerves by exudate (correct)
  • Which process involves leukocytes passing through gaps between intact endothelium?

  • Activation
  • Chemo-attraction
  • Transmigration (correct)
  • Adhesion
  • What is the main reason for swelling of endothelial cells during inflammation?

    <p>Diapedesis through intact vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecules cause the immobilization of leukocytes during adhesion in inflammation?

    <p>Integrin and Endothelial cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initiates the rolling phase of leukocytes during the inflammatory response?

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

    What is the purpose of inflammation?

    <p>To eliminate the cause of injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is NOT involved in inflammation?

    <p>Nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of leukocytes in inflammation?

    <p>To eliminate pathogens and damaged cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the reaction of living tissue against injury?

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

    What is the primary reason for leukocytes extravasation during inflammation?

    <p>To migrate from blood vessels to the site of injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of neutrophils in the inflammation area?

    <p>Perform phagocytosis and kill microbes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process involves forming a network of fibrin threads to localize infection?

    <p>Fibrinogen clot formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of antibodies in the immune system?

    <p>Block antigen receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protein complex forms a hole in the cell membrane during cell lysis?

    <p>Membrane attack complex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What stimulates histamine release and acts as a strong leukocyte chemoattractant?

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

    What promotes phagocytosis by neutrophils and macrophages by binding to specific receptors?

    <p>Complement proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the harmful effects of inflammation?

    <p>Swelling of inflamed tissues with obstruction and loss of function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of hypersensitivity in inflammation?

    <p>Exaggerated response of inflammatory cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do selectins and integrins refer to in the context of inflammation?

    <p>Adhesion molecules on endothelial cells and leukocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does opsonization refer to in the process of inflammation?

    <p>Enhancement of phagocytosis by coating pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the role of complement in inflammation?

    <p>Enhancing phagocytosis and immune response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of neutrophils and macrophages in the context of phagocytosis?

    <p>Remove waste materials from the area of inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors help enhance phagocytosis alongside opsonins and complement?

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

    What is the term for the process where a phagocyte engulfs a microbe after chemotaxis and adherence?

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

    In chronic inflammation, which type of cells are typically present in higher numbers compared to acute inflammation?

    <p>Plasma cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common manifestation of acute inflammation microscopically when examining blood vessels?

    <p>BNL polymorphs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the immune system is involved in producing collagen during tissue repair in cases of chronic inflammation?

    <p>Tissue histiocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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