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Inflammation - Types and Causes

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What is the time course of acute inflammation?

Relatively of short duration, lasting for minutes, hours or few days (correct)

Prolonged inflammatory process lasting for months

Slow and long term inflammatory process

Immediate and early response lasting for weeks

Which type of cells are predominant in chronic inflammation?

Basophils

Macrophages (correct)

Eosinophils

Neutrophils

What are some causes of chronic inflammation?

Persistent infection, prolonged exposure to toxic agents, autoimmune diseases (correct)

Short-term exposure to toxic agents

Lack of physical activity

Ingestion of antioxidants

Which of the following is a cause of chronic inflammation related to exogenous agents?

Prolonged exposure to potentially toxic agent Signup and view all the answers

In chronic inflammation, what type of cells are usually involved in the tissue damage?

Macrophages and lymphocytes Signup and view all the answers

Which type of inflammation is an immediate and early response to an injurious agent?

Acute inflammation Signup and view all the answers

What is arteriosclerosis characterized by?

Thick and rigid arteries Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an endogenous cause of chronic inflammation?

Sclerosis Signup and view all the answers

What can lead to silicosis, a long-term lung disease?

Inhaling large amounts of silica dust Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an exogenous cause of chronic inflammation?

Silica dust Signup and view all the answers

What are the main causes of arteriosclerosis?

High cholesterol and triglyceride levels Signup and view all the answers

Which condition results in lesions of sclerosis in the aorta?

Arteriosclerosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of chronic non-granulomatous inflammation?

Caused directly by the release of lysosomal enzymes Signup and view all the answers

In chronic granulomatous inflammation, granulomas are primarily composed of which type of cells?

Macrophages Signup and view all the answers

What is one way chronic inflammation can cause local tissue damage indirectly?

By the release of lysosomal enzymes from host phagocytes Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes chronic inflammation from acute inflammation?

Bypassing the acute phase and being chronic from the start Signup and view all the answers

Where can granulomas be found in response to chronic inflammation?

In various parts of the body like the lungs, head, or skin Signup and view all the answers