10 Questions
What is the primary reason for the slowing of blood stream during acute inflammatory reactions?
Increased vascular permeability and exudate formation
Which of the following is NOT a function of the inflammatory fluid exudate?
Increasing the osmotic pressure of the interstitial tissue
What is the primary reason for the transient vasoconstriction during the vascular response in acute inflammation?
Direct stimulation of the vascular wall of arterioles
Which of the following is a characteristic of the inflammatory fluid exudate?
High specific gravity
What is the primary reason for the dilatation of lymphatics during acute inflammation?
To increase the drainage of excess extravasated fluid back to blood
What is the role of fibroblasts in the inflammatory response?
To proliferate and start the repair process
Which of the following is the correct order of events in the exudation of leukocytes?
Margination, adhesion, emigration, chemotaxis
What is the process called when leukocytes firmly stick to endothelial cells with the help of adhesion molecules?
Adhesion
Which of the following substances are responsible for attracting leukocytes towards the site of injury?
Both bacterial products and components of the complement system
What is the process called when specific antibodies help phagocytic cells recognize and attach to bacteria?
Opsonization
Test your knowledge on local tissue destruction, vascular response, and acute inflammatory reactions. Learn about factors that contribute to maximum tissue destruction and the mechanisms behind vascular response in inflammatory reactions.
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