Pathophysiology of Inflammation and Fever
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Which of the following best describes pathophysiology?

  • The study of the pathological changes that occur in the body during disease
  • The study of the pathological changes that occur in the body during health
  • The study of the physiological changes that occur in the body during disease (correct)
  • The study of the physiological changes that occur in the body during health

    • Which of the following is NOT one of the learning outcomes of the lecture?

  • List four types of inflammatory mediators and state their function (correct)
  • Describe the vascular changes in an acute inflammatory response
  • Characterize the interaction of adhesion molecules, chemokines, and cytokines in leukocyte adhesion, migration, and phagocytosis in the cellular phase of inflammation
  • State the physiologic reasons behind five cardinal signs of acute inflammation

    • What are the five cardinal signs of acute inflammation?

  • Redness, swelling, heat, pain, and loss of function (correct)
  • Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and dehydration
  • Fever, headache, fatigue, muscle pain, and cough
  • Itching, rash, sneezing, congestion, and sore throat

    • What is the main difference between acute and chronic inflammation?

    <p>Acute inflammation is short-term and resolves quickly, while chronic inflammation is long-term and persists over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of adhesion molecules, chemokines, and cytokines in the context of inflammation?

    <p>Inflammatory mediators that promote leukocyte adhesion, migration, and phagocytosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the term 'pathophysiology'?

    <p>The study of disease and its effects on the human body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly states the physiologic reasons behind the five cardinal signs of acute inflammation?

    <p>Increased blood flow, increased vascular permeability, leukocyte migration, phagocytosis, and tissue repair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately characterizes the interaction of adhesion molecules, chemokines, and cytokines in the cellular phase of inflammation?

    <p>Adhesion molecules promote leukocyte migration, chemokines promote vascular permeability, and cytokines promote phagocytosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly lists four types of inflammatory mediators and their functions?

    <p>Histamine (increases vascular permeability), prostaglandins (promote pain and fever), leukotrienes (promote inflammation), and cytokines (regulate immune response)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately contrasts acute and chronic inflammation?

    <p>Acute inflammation is short-term and characterized by neutrophil infiltration, while chronic inflammation is long-term and characterized by lymphocyte and macrophage infiltration</p> Signup and view all the answers

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