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What causes vasodilation and expansion of the blood vessels during inflammation?

Neutrophils

Macrophages

Leukotrienes (correct)

Platelets

What process involves the crawling of neutrophils and macrophages out of the blood vessels?

Phagocytosis

Chemotaxis

Vasolidation

Diapedesis (correct)

What is formed when blood delivers clotting factors, nutrients, and other substances to an injured area?

Edema

Pus

Histamine

Fibrin (correct)

What small peptide released at the injured site is associated with pain due to tissue injury?

Bradykinin Signup and view all the answers

What process involves the removal of microbes or damaged tissue by neutrophils and macrophages?

Phagocytosis Signup and view all the answers

What causes increased permeability or leakiness of blood vessel walls during inflammation?

Histamine Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of cytokines released by macrophages?

Attracting other phagocytes and causing vasodilation Signup and view all the answers

What causes the formation of PUS in infections?

Accumulation of dead phagocytes and tissue debris Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of fever in the body's defense mechanism?

Slowing down microbial metabolism Signup and view all the answers

Which cytokines are considered endogenous pyrogens?

Interleukin-1 (IL-1), IL-6, TNF-a Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of interferon in innate defenses against viruses?

Inhibiting viral replication in other cells Signup and view all the answers

What triggers neighboring uninfected cells to produce antiviral proteins (AVPs)?

Interferon beta (IFNβ) Signup and view all the answers

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Enhancing activity of antibacterial enzymes Signup and view all the answers

Who produces after infection of a virus?

Interferon alpha, beta Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of postaglandins?

Raising body temperature and causing fever Signup and view all the answers