45 Questions
What is the primary purpose of the inflammatory process?
To protect the body by localizing injury or infection
Which of the following is NOT a biochemical mediator of the inflammatory process?
Neutrophils
What is the effect of vasodilation during the inflammatory process?
Increased blood flow, causing redness and heat
What is the role of neutrophils in the inflammatory process?
They eat and destroy microorganisms, foreign materials, or dead cells
What is the purpose of increased capillary permeability during inflammation?
To allow fluid and proteins to leak into the tissue area, causing edema
What is the role of chemotaxis in the inflammatory process?
It draws neutrophils to the injured area
What is the optimal temperature for the inflammatory process?
Greater than 35.5°C
Which of the following is NOT a vascular response to inflammation?
Phagocytosis by neutrophils
What is the first stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome?
Alarm phase
Which of the following is NOT a protective agent against stress?
Sedentary lifestyle
Which of the following is released from the adrenal glands during the alarm phase?
Catecholamines
In the General Adaptation Syndrome, what happens if the stressor is prolonged during the resistance phase?
The body moves into the exhaustion phase
Which of the following is NOT a factor that can trigger stress?
Adequate sleep
What is the role of cortisol during the stress response?
It is a stress hormone released from the adrenal glands
Which stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome is associated with the body's defenses being utilized and potential damage occurring?
Exhaustion phase
What is the primary function of skin in the body's defense mechanisms?
To act as the first line of physical defense
Which of the following best describes the role of inflammation in the body's defense mechanisms?
It isolates and destroys invaders, and facilitates cleanup
What is the primary function of the immune response in the body's defense mechanisms?
To facilitate the antigen-antibody response and produce lymphocytes
Which of the following is the principal blood work used to diagnose infection or cellular stress?
Complete blood count (CBC)
What is the cellular trigger that prompts the body to deliver more oxygen to tissues?
Increased carbon dioxide levels
What does the acronym R.I.C.E. stand for in the context of inflammatory response?
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
What temperature do our clotting factors need to function properly?
The question does not provide enough information to determine the temperature
Which of the following is a localized collection of pus?
Abscess
Which of the following is a key goal in the treatment of inflammation?
Decrease the blood flow
Which phase of the inflammatory process involves the rebuilding of damaged tissue?
Tissue Formation
Which of the following is a characteristic of chronic inflammation?
Involves monocytes, macrophages and lymphocytes
What is a potential complication of the healing process?
Infection
Which of the following is a common inflammatory problem characterized by chronic inflammation of the synovial membranes?
Rheumatoid Arthritis
What is the role of pannus formation in the pathophysiology of Rheumatoid Arthritis?
It promotes the formation of fibrous tissue
Which of the following is NOT a diagnostic criterion for Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Increased joint mobility
What is a common site for an ulcer?
Heel
Which condition is characterized by general edema, redness, pain, and heat in the affected area?
Cellulitis
What is the primary outcome of an abscess forming a head?
Onset of healing
What is the main cause of SIRS (Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome)?
Trauma
Which blood work test is used for identifying infection by pathogens in the blood?
Culture and Sensitivity test
What distinguishes cellulitis from an abscess?
Widespread acute inflammatory process
What is the characteristic feature of an ulcer in terms of tissue condition?
Necrotic tissue
What are common bacteria associated with abscess formation?
Streptococcal and staphylococcal bacteria
Septicemia involves the presence of pathogens in which bodily fluid?
Blood
Which cellular component is responsible for breaching the target in the inflammatory response?
Macrophages
What cardinal sign of localized inflammation is characterized by the formation of a scab-like appearance?
Swelling
Which type of exudate in inflammation contains clear serum-like fluid with proteins?
Serous
Which of the following is a cardinal sign of systemic inflammation?
Weight loss
What is the primary function of chemotaxis in the inflammatory process?
Attracting immune cells to the site of injury
Which leukocyte is primarily responsible for engulfing and destroying pathogens during inflammation?
Macrophages
Explore the physiological aspects of stress, the body's defense mechanisms, the inflammation response system, and systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS). Learn about the phases of stress, common triggers, inflammation diseases, and the progression of inflammation.
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