Questions and Answers
What are the endogenous factors that can cause inflammation?
Circulatory disturbances (thrombosis, infarction, hemorrhage), enzyme activation (acute pancreatitis), products of metabolism (uric acid), autoimmune/allergic reactions, neoplasia
What are the exogenous factors that can cause inflammation?
Biological agents (bacteria, viruses, parasites), chemical agents, physical agents (burns, radiation), foreign bodies (suture material)
What are the body's defense reactions in response to an injurious agent?
Isolation of the affected tissue, neutralizing aggressor factors, destroying invading microorganisms, inactivating toxins, removing necrotic cells and tissues, preparing the affected tissue for healing
What cell type predominates in the first 6-24 hours of acute inflammation?
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What are the 4 signs of inflammation as named by Celsus?
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