Outcomes of Acute and Chronic Inflammation

Complete resolution, healing by connective tissue replacement (fibrosis), progression to chronic inflammation

The nature of injury, the intensity of injury, the tissue involved, host responsiveness

When the injury is limited or short-lived, when there has been little tissue destruction, and when the damaged parenchymal cells can regenerate

<p>Healing by connective tissue replacement occurs when there is extensive tissue destruction and when the damaged parenchymal cells cannot regenerate</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Factors include persistent injury or infection, inability to eliminate the agent causing the acute inflammation, and continuous exposure to potentially harmful agents</p> Signup and view all the answers