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Which cells are responsible for secreting proinflammatory cytokines?
Which cells are responsible for secreting proinflammatory cytokines?
- Mast cells (correct)
- Eosinophils
- Dendritic cells
- Natural killer cells
Which cells are the principal cells that kill parasitic organisms?
Which cells are the principal cells that kill parasitic organisms?
- Platelets
- Eosinophils (correct)
- Neutrophils
- Macrophages
Which cells are involved in connecting the innate and acquired immune systems by collecting antigens at the site of inflammation?
Which cells are involved in connecting the innate and acquired immune systems by collecting antigens at the site of inflammation?
- Dendritic cells (correct)
- Neutrophils
- Macrophages
- Endothelial cells
Which cells are the predominant phagocytic cells in the late inflammatory response and promote wound healing?
Which cells are the predominant phagocytic cells in the late inflammatory response and promote wound healing?
Which cells are responsible for the elimination of pathogens and foreign debris through a multistep cellular process called phagocytosis?
Which cells are responsible for the elimination of pathogens and foreign debris through a multistep cellular process called phagocytosis?
Which cells are involved in synthesizing biochemical mediators such as histamine and chemotactic factors to initiate inflammation?
Which cells are involved in synthesizing biochemical mediators such as histamine and chemotactic factors to initiate inflammation?
Which cells are responsible for producing interferons when infected by viruses?
Which cells are responsible for producing interferons when infected by viruses?
Which cells regulate circulating components of the inflammatory system and maintain normal blood flow by preventing spontaneous activation of platelets and members of the clotting system?
Which cells regulate circulating components of the inflammatory system and maintain normal blood flow by preventing spontaneous activation of platelets and members of the clotting system?
Which cells are responsible for inducing leukocyte chemotaxis?
Which cells are responsible for inducing leukocyte chemotaxis?
Which cells are the most important activators of the inflammatory response?
Which cells are the most important activators of the inflammatory response?
Which cells are involved in the early inflammatory response by exiting the circulation and moving to the inflammatory site by chemotaxis?
Which cells are involved in the early inflammatory response by exiting the circulation and moving to the inflammatory site by chemotaxis?
Which cells are responsible for transporting antigens to sites such as the lymph nodes, where immunocompetent B and T cells reside?
Which cells are responsible for transporting antigens to sites such as the lymph nodes, where immunocompetent B and T cells reside?
What are the macroscopic hallmarks of inflammation?
What are the macroscopic hallmarks of inflammation?
Which plasma protein systems mediate inflammation?
Which plasma protein systems mediate inflammation?
What activates the complement system?
What activates the complement system?
Which products are the most biologically potent of the complement system?
Which products are the most biologically potent of the complement system?
What are the functions of the clotting system in inflammation?
What are the functions of the clotting system in inflammation?
What is the most important product of the kinin system?
What is the most important product of the kinin system?
What is the microscopic hallmark of inflammation?
What is the microscopic hallmark of inflammation?
Inflammation can occur in which type of tissue?
Inflammation can occur in which type of tissue?
What are the functions of C5a in the complement system?
What are the functions of C5a in the complement system?
What activates the complement system through the lectin pathway?
What activates the complement system through the lectin pathway?
Which system causes vascular permeability, smooth muscle contraction, and pain?
Which system causes vascular permeability, smooth muscle contraction, and pain?
What are the key plasma protein systems that mediate inflammation?
What are the key plasma protein systems that mediate inflammation?
What are the principal systemic effects of inflammation?
What are the principal systemic effects of inflammation?
What characterizes chronic inflammation?
What characterizes chronic inflammation?
What are the local manifestations of inflammation?
What are the local manifestations of inflammation?
How long does chronic inflammation typically last?
How long does chronic inflammation typically last?
What can occur as a distinct process without much preceding acute inflammation?
What can occur as a distinct process without much preceding acute inflammation?
