17 Questions
What is the time course of acute inflammation?
Relatively of short duration, lasting for minutes, hours or few days
Which type of cells are predominant in chronic inflammation?
Macrophages
What are some causes of chronic inflammation?
Persistent infection, prolonged exposure to toxic agents, autoimmune diseases
Which of the following is a cause of chronic inflammation related to exogenous agents?
Prolonged exposure to potentially toxic agent
In chronic inflammation, what type of cells are usually involved in the tissue damage?
Macrophages and lymphocytes
Which type of inflammation is an immediate and early response to an injurious agent?
Acute inflammation
What is arteriosclerosis characterized by?
Thick and rigid arteries
Which of the following is an endogenous cause of chronic inflammation?
Sclerosis
What can lead to silicosis, a long-term lung disease?
Inhaling large amounts of silica dust
Which of the following is an exogenous cause of chronic inflammation?
Silica dust
What are the main causes of arteriosclerosis?
High cholesterol and triglyceride levels
Which condition results in lesions of sclerosis in the aorta?
Arteriosclerosis
What is the main characteristic of chronic non-granulomatous inflammation?
Caused directly by the release of lysosomal enzymes
In chronic granulomatous inflammation, granulomas are primarily composed of which type of cells?
Macrophages
What is one way chronic inflammation can cause local tissue damage indirectly?
By the release of lysosomal enzymes from host phagocytes
What distinguishes chronic inflammation from acute inflammation?
Bypassing the acute phase and being chronic from the start
Where can granulomas be found in response to chronic inflammation?
In various parts of the body like the lungs, head, or skin
Learn about chronic inflammation, its definition, causes, and types. Explore acute inflammation which is an immediate response to an injurious agent. Understand the correlation between disease processes and cell structure and function.
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