Stasis and Inflammatory Fluid Exudate Quiz

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What is the purpose of inflammation?

To initiate the process of repair (correct)

To cause harm to the tissues

To eliminate white blood cells

To increase necrotic tissue

Which suffix is added to the name of the affected organ to describe inflammation?

-pathy

-osis

-itis (correct)

-emia

What are the main components of the inflammatory process?

Neurons and antibodies

Platelets and hormones

Red blood cells and enzymes

Leukocytes and plasma proteins (correct)

What induces inflammation by producing chemical mediators?

Damaged host cells Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a cause of inflammation?

Muscles Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the inflammatory reaction?

To bring leukocytes and plasma proteins to the site of infection or damage Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of increased vascular permeability leading to the formation of inflammatory fluid exudate?

Reduction of intravascular osmotic pressure Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the composition of inflammatory fluid exudate is incorrect?

It is clear and does not clot on standing. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the fibrinogen present in inflammatory fluid exudate?

To be converted to fibrin, which has several benefits Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors does not contribute to the development of painful non-pitting edema during inflammation?

Decreased blood viscosity Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism by which inflammatory fluid exudate dilutes bacterial toxins and irritants?

By increasing the fluid volume in the interstitial tissues Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about transudates is correct based on the information provided?

Transudates accumulate in various non-inflammatory conditions. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the primary cause of increased vascular permeability during acute inflammation?

Release of histamine causing endothelial cell contraction and widening of inter-endothelial gaps Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the protein-rich fluid that accumulates in the extravascular spaces due to increased vascular permeability during acute inflammation?

Inflammatory exudate Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the inflammatory fluid exudate formed during acute inflammation?

Contains predominantly neutrophils Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism responsible for the vasodilation of arterioles and capillaries during acute inflammation?

Direct action of histamine on the vascular wall Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sequences correctly represents the order of events in the local vascular reaction during acute inflammation?

Transient vasoconstriction, vasodilation, increased arterial blood flow, increased vascular permeability Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a direct consequence of increased vascular permeability during acute inflammation?

Increased arterial blood flow (active hyperemia) Signup and view all the answers

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