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What roles do C-reactive protein (CRP) and serum amyloid A (SAA) play in the immune response?
What roles do C-reactive protein (CRP) and serum amyloid A (SAA) play in the immune response?
CRP and SAA act as opsonins by binding to microbial cell walls, facilitating phagocytosis, and fixing complement.
How does elevated fibrinogen affect erythrocyte behavior in inflammatory conditions?
How does elevated fibrinogen affect erythrocyte behavior in inflammatory conditions?
Elevated fibrinogen leads to increased erythrocyte aggregation, which raises the erythrocyte sedimentation rate.
Describe the leukocyte response in bacterial infections compared to viral infections.
Describe the leukocyte response in bacterial infections compared to viral infections.
Bacterial infections typically cause neutrophilia (increased neutrophils), while viral infections lead to lymphocytosis (increased lymphocytes).
What are some central nervous system symptoms associated with the acute phase response?
What are some central nervous system symptoms associated with the acute phase response?
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What occurs during sepsis in terms of cytokine production and resulting clinical manifestations?
What occurs during sepsis in terms of cytokine production and resulting clinical manifestations?
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What types of cells primarily form the nodules in granulomatous inflammation?
What types of cells primarily form the nodules in granulomatous inflammation?
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Which infectious disease is characteristically associated with immune granulomas, specifically forming a tubercle?
Which infectious disease is characteristically associated with immune granulomas, specifically forming a tubercle?
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Name one inorganic cause of granulomatous inflammation.
Name one inorganic cause of granulomatous inflammation.
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How do activated T cells influence the formation of immune granulomas?
How do activated T cells influence the formation of immune granulomas?
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What systemic change is characterized by the elevation of temperature in response to pyrogens?
What systemic change is characterized by the elevation of temperature in response to pyrogens?
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What role do acute-phase proteins play in the acute phase response?
What role do acute-phase proteins play in the acute phase response?
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What is a foreign body granuloma, and what typically incites it?
What is a foreign body granuloma, and what typically incites it?
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What is the role of IL-1 and TNF in fever generation during the acute phase response?
What is the role of IL-1 and TNF in fever generation during the acute phase response?
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What happens to older granulomas over time?
What happens to older granulomas over time?
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Identify one systemic response that may occur in severe inflammation.
Identify one systemic response that may occur in severe inflammation.
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What leads to the transition from acute to chronic inflammation?
What leads to the transition from acute to chronic inflammation?
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Describe the nature of chronic inflammation in terms of its duration and processes involved.
Describe the nature of chronic inflammation in terms of its duration and processes involved.
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List two contexts in which chronic inflammation can occur.
List two contexts in which chronic inflammation can occur.
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What are the types of diseases that can lead to chronic inflammation?
What are the types of diseases that can lead to chronic inflammation?
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What are the main morphological features of chronic inflammation?
What are the main morphological features of chronic inflammation?
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Distinguish between chronic non-specific inflammation and granulomatous inflammation.
Distinguish between chronic non-specific inflammation and granulomatous inflammation.
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How does the presence of intracellular microbes contribute to chronic inflammation?
How does the presence of intracellular microbes contribute to chronic inflammation?
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What is the role of macrophages in granulomatous inflammation?
What is the role of macrophages in granulomatous inflammation?
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Explain the potential impact of prolonged exposure to lipids on chronic inflammation.
Explain the potential impact of prolonged exposure to lipids on chronic inflammation.
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Identify one disease conventionally not considered inflammatory that may be driven by inflammation.
Identify one disease conventionally not considered inflammatory that may be driven by inflammation.
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What are the four main factors affecting the outcome of acute inflammation?
What are the four main factors affecting the outcome of acute inflammation?
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Describe the outcome of complete resolution in the context of acute inflammation.
Describe the outcome of complete resolution in the context of acute inflammation.
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What indicates that healing has progressed to fibrosis in acute inflammation?
What indicates that healing has progressed to fibrosis in acute inflammation?
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How does the presence of abundant fibrin exudation influence the resolution of inflammation?
How does the presence of abundant fibrin exudation influence the resolution of inflammation?
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What role do macrophages play in the complete resolution of acute inflammation?
What role do macrophages play in the complete resolution of acute inflammation?
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Give an example of a situation leading to healing by connective tissue replacement.
Give an example of a situation leading to healing by connective tissue replacement.
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What is meant by the term 'organization' in the context of acute inflammation?
What is meant by the term 'organization' in the context of acute inflammation?
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What are the typical outcomes of acute inflammation when the injury is limited and tissue destruction is minimal?
What are the typical outcomes of acute inflammation when the injury is limited and tissue destruction is minimal?
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Study Notes
Outcomes of Acute Inflammation
- Acute inflammation outcomes are categorized into complete resolution, healing by connective tissue, and progression to chronic inflammation.
- Complete resolution occurs when injury is limited, tissue destruction is minimal, and damaged cells can regenerate. Removal of cellular debris and edema fluid by macrophages and lymphatics restores the area to normal.
- Healing by fibrosis occurs when substantial tissue destruction occurs. The body replaces the damaged tissue with connective tissue. Examples include suppurative inflammation and burns.
- Progression to chronic inflammation occurs when acute inflammation cannot be resolved due to persistent injury or interference with healing, chronic inflammation involves simultaneous inflammation, tissue destruction, and healing for extended periods.
Factors Affecting Acute Inflammation Outcomes
- Nature of injury: The type of injury influences the outcome.
- Intensity of injury: Severity of injury affects how much tissue is damaged.
- Tissue involved: Different tissues regenerate or heal at different rates.
- Host responsiveness: The body's ability to fight off infection and repair damage affects the outcome.
Outcomes of Chronic Inflammation
- Chronic inflammation is characterized by prolonged inflammation (weeks or months) in which inflammation, tissue destruction, and healing occur concurrently.
- It can be triggered by persistent infection, hypersensitivity diseases, prolonged exposure to toxins, or diseases not considered inflammatory.
- Results in infiltration with inflammatory cells (macrophages, lymphocytes, and plasma cells), tissue destruction, and attempts at healing through connective tissue replacement.
Granulomatous Inflammation
- A distinctive form of chronic inflammation characterized by focal accumulations of activated macrophages called granulomas.
- Enlarged, flattened macrophages are often found in the center of granulomas.
- Granulomas often form to contain persistent injurious agents.
- May be caused by infectious agents (tuberculosis, leprosy), inflammatory conditions, or foreign materials.
- Examples include granulomas related to tuberculosis or foreign bodies.
Systemic Effects of Inflammation
- Systemic changes, collectively called acute-phase response or SIRS, are a body-wide reaction to inflammation.
- Fever, elevated acute-phase proteins (like CRP and SAA), increased white blood cell count.
- Other effects include decreased sweating, rigors and chills, anorexia, and malaise.
- Severe cases can involve DIC, metabolic disturbances, and cardiovascular collapse (septic shock).
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This quiz explores the various outcomes of acute inflammation, including complete resolution, healing by connective tissue, and progression to chronic inflammation. It also examines the factors affecting these outcomes, such as the nature and intensity of the injury. Test your knowledge on this critical aspect of pathology.