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What is the primary goal of inflammation in response to tissue injury?
What is the primary goal of inflammation in response to tissue injury?
- To increase blood flow to the site and prepare for tissue repair (correct)
- To reduce blood flow to the site
- To suppress the immune response
- To cause necrosis and apoptosis
What is the characteristic of cardiac hypertrophy?
What is the characteristic of cardiac hypertrophy?
- Decreased cardiac muscle mass
- Normal cardiac function
- Increased cardiac muscle mass (correct)
- Impaired cardiac function
What is the main difference between ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease?
What is the main difference between ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease?
- Type of inflammatory response
- Duration of inflammation
- Severity of symptoms
- Location of inflammation in the GI tract (correct)
What is the primary cause of cardiac hypertrophy?
What is the primary cause of cardiac hypertrophy?
What is the characteristic of metaplasia?
What is the characteristic of metaplasia?
What is the main symptom of ulcerative colitis?
What is the main symptom of ulcerative colitis?
What is the primary characteristic of adaptive immunity?
What is the primary characteristic of adaptive immunity?
What is the result of a failure to distinguish self from non-self in the immune system?
What is the result of a failure to distinguish self from non-self in the immune system?
What is the type of hypersensitivity reaction that involves IgE-mediated response?
What is the type of hypersensitivity reaction that involves IgE-mediated response?
What is the consequence of an anaphylactic reaction?
What is the consequence of an anaphylactic reaction?
What is the term for the rejection of a graft by the host's immune system?
What is the term for the rejection of a graft by the host's immune system?
What is the primary mechanism of an IgE-mediated response in anaphylactic reaction?
What is the primary mechanism of an IgE-mediated response in anaphylactic reaction?
What is the most common pathogen causing cystitis?
What is the most common pathogen causing cystitis?
What is the primary symptom of pyelonephritis?
What is the primary symptom of pyelonephritis?
What percentage of body weight is composed of total body water?
What percentage of body weight is composed of total body water?
What is the primary function of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS)?
What is the primary function of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS)?
What is the term for the balance of positively and negatively charged particles in the body?
What is the term for the balance of positively and negatively charged particles in the body?
What is the primary cause of dehydration?
What is the primary cause of dehydration?
What is the term for the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity?
What is the term for the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity?
What is the primary cause of cirrhosis?
What is the primary cause of cirrhosis?
What is the term for the analysis of fluid taken from the abdominal cavity?
What is the term for the analysis of fluid taken from the abdominal cavity?
What is the treatment for cirrhosis?
What is the treatment for cirrhosis?
