22 Questions
What is the primary goal of inflammation in response to tissue injury?
To increase blood flow to the site and prepare for tissue repair
What is the characteristic of cardiac hypertrophy?
Increased cardiac muscle mass
What is the main difference between ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease?
Location of inflammation in the GI tract
What is the primary cause of cardiac hypertrophy?
All of the above
What is the characteristic of metaplasia?
Change in cell type
What is the main symptom of ulcerative colitis?
Diarrhea
What is the primary characteristic of adaptive immunity?
Targeted to a specific antigen
What is the result of a failure to distinguish self from non-self in the immune system?
Autoimmunity
What is the type of hypersensitivity reaction that involves IgE-mediated response?
Type I immediate hypersensitivity reaction
What is the consequence of an anaphylactic reaction?
All of the above
What is the term for the rejection of a graft by the host's immune system?
Graft rejection
What is the primary mechanism of an IgE-mediated response in anaphylactic reaction?
Degranulation of mast cells and basophils
What is the most common pathogen causing cystitis?
Escherichia coli
What is the primary symptom of pyelonephritis?
Costovertebral angle pain
What percentage of body weight is composed of total body water?
60%
What is the primary function of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS)?
Regulation of fluid balance
What is the term for the balance of positively and negatively charged particles in the body?
Electroneutrality
What is the primary cause of dehydration?
Decreased fluid intake
What is the term for the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity?
Ascites
What is the primary cause of cirrhosis?
Alcohol abuse
What is the term for the analysis of fluid taken from the abdominal cavity?
Ascitic fluid analysis
What is the treatment for cirrhosis?
All of the above
Test your knowledge on the immune system, including innate and adaptive immunity, hypersensitivity reactions, and immune processes. Learn about the cellular components involved in immune defense and how they respond to antigens.
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