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Inflammation Types and Causes

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What is the definition of inflammation?

The changes that take place in the tissues and blood vessels as a result of any stimulus that causes sudden death to the cells.

The generalized effect of toxins on the tissues and blood vessels.

The changes that take place in the tissues and blood vessels as a result of any stimulus, providing that this stimulus not cause sudden death to the cells. (correct)

The damage caused by micro-organisms to the tissues and blood vessels.

What is the most dangerous type of inflammation?

Inflammation caused by physical causes.

Inflammation caused by micro-organisms. (correct)

Inflammation caused by mechanical causes.

Inflammation caused by chemical causes.

Which of the following is an example of a parasitic cause of inflammation?

Gastrophilus equi

Thelazia lacrimalis

Both A and B (correct)

Onchocerca reticulata

What is the purpose of inflammation in maintaining the nutrition of the tissues?

To maintain the nutrition of the tissues to the highest level. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of inflammation in removing the degenerated cells?

Through phagocytosis. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of inflammation in repairing the damaged tissues?

To repair the damaged tissues as near as possible to normal. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of inflammation?

To cause sudden death to the cells. Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of inflammation caused by bacterial causes?

Local damage of the tissues and the general effect of its toxins. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Inflammation Definition

Inflammation is a response to various stimuli, excluding those that cause sudden cell death.

Types of Inflammation Causes

Chemical causes: acids, caustics, and toxins
Physical causes: excessive heat, cold, and ray burns
Mechanical causes: contusions, sprain, fracture, and dislocations
Bacterial causes: most dangerous due to local tissue destruction and generalized toxin effects
Parasitic causes: external and internal parasites, such as otodectes cyanotis, onchocerca reticulata, Thelazia lacrimalis, and Gastrophilus equi