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?

Acute inflammation is short-term and resolves quickly, while chronic inflammation is long-term and persists over time (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Inflammatory mediators that promote leukocyte adhesion, migration, and phagocytosis (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

The study of disease and its effects on the human body (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Increased blood flow, increased vascular permeability, leukocyte migration, phagocytosis, and tissue repair (D) 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?

Adhesion molecules promote leukocyte migration, chemokines promote vascular permeability, and cytokines promote phagocytosis (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Which of the following accurately contrasts acute and chronic inflammation?

Acute inflammation is short-term and characterized by neutrophil infiltration, while chronic inflammation is long-term and characterized by lymphocyte and macrophage infiltration (B) Signup and view all the answers