10 Questions
What are the cardinal signs of acute inflammation?
Redness, warmth, pain, and swelling
Which type of response is the immediate reaction of the body to injury or cell death?
Acute inflammation
What initiates a cascade of events resulting in the signs of inflammation?
Release of inflammatory mediators from injured tissue cells
Which of the following is NOT a process involved in acute inflammation?
Granuloma formation
What type of tissue damage is usually caused by chronic inflammation?
Permanent tissue damage
What is a granuloma?
A walled-off area formed when phagocytic cells can't destroy a pathogen
Which type of cells are densely infiltrated at the site of chronic inflammation?
Lymphocytes and macrophages
Which molecules are involved in margination during acute inflammation?
'Selectins'
'Extravasion' is a process that involves:
'Cell migration through blood vessel walls'
'Diapedesis' refers to:
'The passage of blood cells through the intact walls of capillaries'
Test your knowledge on the barriers that prevent microbial invasion of the host, including physical and chemical defenses. Understand how host anatomy and secretions play a role in innate resistance strategies. Explore factors impacting the effectiveness of these barriers.
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