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What is the process by which leukocytes escape from venules and small veins?
What is the process by which leukocytes escape from venules and small veins?
Transmigration of leukocytes
What is the name of the unidirectional attraction of leukocytes towards the site of inflammation?
What is the name of the unidirectional attraction of leukocytes towards the site of inflammation?
Chemotaxis
Which chemical mediator increases vascular permeability and activates chemotaxis during inflammation?
Which chemical mediator increases vascular permeability and activates chemotaxis during inflammation?
Complement system (C5a)
What is the process of engulfment and internalization of particulate material by specialized cells?
What is the process of engulfment and internalization of particulate material by specialized cells?
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Which cytokines are important mediators of the acute-phase response during systemic inflammation?
Which cytokines are important mediators of the acute-phase response during systemic inflammation?
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What are the cell adhesion molecules involved in the binding of leukocytes with endothelial cells?
What are the cell adhesion molecules involved in the binding of leukocytes with endothelial cells?
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Describe the process of diapedesis in the context of leukocyte movement.
Describe the process of diapedesis in the context of leukocyte movement.
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Explain the mechanism of leukocyte emigration involving the endothelial junctions.
Explain the mechanism of leukocyte emigration involving the endothelial junctions.
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What are the most important chemotactic factors for neutrophils in the process of chemotaxis?
What are the most important chemotactic factors for neutrophils in the process of chemotaxis?
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Which cells are involved in the process of phagocytosis and what type of material do they engulf?
Which cells are involved in the process of phagocytosis and what type of material do they engulf?
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