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What is the primary reason for the slowing of blood stream during acute inflammatory reactions?
What is the primary reason for the slowing of blood stream during acute inflammatory reactions?
- Vasoconstriction
- Increased vascular permeability and exudate formation (correct)
- Swelling and roughness of vascular endothelium
- Opening of new capillary buds
Which of the following is NOT a function of the inflammatory fluid exudate?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the inflammatory fluid exudate?
- Increasing the osmotic pressure of the interstitial tissue (correct)
- Providing a fibrin network to localize infection
- Facilitating the movement of acute inflammatory cells
- Diluting toxins to minimize their effects on cells
What is the primary reason for the transient vasoconstriction during the vascular response in acute inflammation?
What is the primary reason for the transient vasoconstriction during the vascular response in acute inflammation?
- Increased blood flow
- Direct stimulation of the vascular wall of arterioles (correct)
- Release of vasodilator substances like histamine
- Local axon reflex
Which of the following is a characteristic of the inflammatory fluid exudate?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the inflammatory fluid exudate?
What is the primary reason for the dilatation of lymphatics during acute inflammation?
What is the primary reason for the dilatation of lymphatics during acute inflammation?
What is the role of fibroblasts in the inflammatory response?
What is the role of fibroblasts in the inflammatory response?
Which of the following is the correct order of events in the exudation of leukocytes?
Which of the following is the correct order of events in the exudation of leukocytes?
What is the process called when leukocytes firmly stick to endothelial cells with the help of adhesion molecules?
What is the process called when leukocytes firmly stick to endothelial cells with the help of adhesion molecules?
Which of the following substances are responsible for attracting leukocytes towards the site of injury?
Which of the following substances are responsible for attracting leukocytes towards the site of injury?
What is the process called when specific antibodies help phagocytic cells recognize and attach to bacteria?
What is the process called when specific antibodies help phagocytic cells recognize and attach to bacteria?
