Inflammatory Response Quiz

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What is a primary benefit of the inflammatory response?

Slowing down the onset of healing.
Initiation of adaptive immune responses.
Specific memory-based protection against infections.
Immediate and non-specific protection against infections and injuries. (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the inflammatory response?

It is a non-specific response.
It is the first and immediate response.
It has cellular, vascular, and chemical components.
It involves memory from previous encounters. (correct)

Which of the following best describes acute inflammation compared to chronic inflammation?

Quicker onset, prolonged duration of action and is always progressive.
Slower onset, persistent, and long duration.
Quicker onset, shorter duration, typically mild and self-limiting. (correct)
Slower onset, shorter duration of action and self limiting.

Which of these is NOT a typical trigger for an inflammatory response?

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What is the role of the inflammatory response in wound healing?

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Flashcards

Inflammatory Response: What is it?

The body's first line of defense against injury or infection. It's a non-specific response, meaning it's the same every time, and doesn't involve memory.

Inflammatory Response: Why is it helpful?

The process of clearing damaged tissue and preparing the site for healing and repair. This is an important protective function of the inflammatory response.

Acute Inflammation

A fast, short-lived response with prominent local and systemic signs like redness, swelling, warmth, and fever.

Chronic Inflammation

A slower, ongoing response lasting for a prolonged period. It can be associated with chronic diseases like asthma, ulcerative colitis, and rheumatoid arthritis.

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Triggers of Inflammation

Various factors that can trigger the inflammatory response, including infections, tissue damage, foreign objects, and immune reactions.

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Study Notes

Inflammatory Response: A Protective Mechanism

The inflammatory response is the body's immediate, non-specific defense mechanism against infections and injuries.
It's the first line of defense, regardless of the cause or location of damage.
The response is consistent each time.
The response involves cellular, vascular, and chemical components.
The inflammatory response prepares the injury site for healing and repair.

Acute vs. Chronic Inflammation

Acute inflammation: Quick onset, short duration, mild, self-limiting.
Chronic inflammation: Slow onset, long duration, persistent/progressive, often associated with long-term diseases like asthma, ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis.