13 Questions
What is the primary purpose of inflammation in the body?
To eliminate the initial cause of injury and initiate repair
What is the suffix added to the name of an organ to denote its inflammation?
itis
What is the duration of chronic inflammation?
Months or years
What is an example of a physical agent that can cause acute inflammation?
Thermal injury, such as burns or frostbite
What is subacute inflammation?
A grade of inflammation between acute and chronic
What is a common cause of acute inflammation?
Infections, such as bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic
What is the ultimate goal of the inflammatory response?
To eliminate the cause of injury
What is the characteristic of acute inflammation in terms of onset and duration?
Rapid onset and short duration
What type of inflammation has a slow onset and long duration?
Chronic inflammation
What is an example of a chemical agent that can cause acute inflammation?
Toxicity from certain environmental chemicals
What is the difference between acute and chronic inflammation?
Acute inflammation has a rapid onset, while chronic inflammation has a slow onset
What is the purpose of the inflammatory response in eliminating the cause of injury?
To eliminate necrotic cells and tissues
What type of inflammation is characterized as a grade between acute and chronic inflammation?
Subacute inflammation
This lecture covers the different types of inflammation and the stimuli that trigger acute inflammation. It explains the protective mechanism of inflammation in response to injury and its role in eliminating the initial cause of injury and initiating the repair process.
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