10 Questions
What type of fluid has low protein concentration and specific gravity of less than 1.012?
Transudate
What is the process where leukocytes come in contact with the endothelial lining cells and take a peripheral position along the endothelial surface?
Margination
What is the term for an excess of fluid in the interstitial tissues or body cavities?
Oedema
What is the process by which leukocytes ingest offending agents, kill bacteria, and get rid of necrotic tissue and foreign substances?
Phagocytosis
What is the term for the process where endothelial cells become activated to permit binding of leukocytes to its surface?
Endothelial activation
What is the term for the process where leukocytes are delivered to the site of injury?
Extravasation
What is the term for the process where leukocytes bind to the endothelial cells?
Adhesion
What is the result of fluid accumulation in interstitial tissues or body cavities?
Oedema
What is the term for the process where leukocytes ingest and eliminate foreign substances and necrotic tissue?
Phagocytosis
What is the term for the process where endothelial cells permit binding of leukocytes to its surface?
Endothelial activation
Learn about the characteristics of suppurative inflammation, the role of pyogenic bacteria, and examples of acute suppurative inflammation. Understand the composition of pus and its appearance.
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