5 Questions
What is the first line of defense against infection in inflammation?
Tissue macrophages
During inflammation, how quickly do tissue macrophages respond?
Within minutes
What is the first response of macrophages during inflammation?
Rapid enlargement
How are the numbers of early mobilized macrophages described during an inflammatory response?
Not great
Despite the numbers being not great, what is the significance of early mobilized macrophages?
They are lifesaving
Study Notes
Macrophage Response in Inflammation
- Macrophages are the first line of defense against infection in tissue.
- Within minutes of inflammation, macrophages rapidly enlarge as a first response.
- Although the number of early mobilized macrophages is not large, they are lifesaving.
Importance of Macrophages
- Activated macrophages play a vital role in the inflammatory response.
- Despite their limited numbers, macrophages are a valuable part of the immune response.
Learn about the 4 steps of macrophage and neutrophil responses in inflammation, including the first line of defense against infection and the rapid enlargement of macrophages.
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