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What is the main purpose of inflammation?
What is the main purpose of inflammation?
- To prevent tissue trauma
- To reduce immunological responses
- To respond to biologic insults (correct)
- To cause tissue damage
Which of the following is NOT a clinical sign of inflammation?
Which of the following is NOT a clinical sign of inflammation?
- Swelling
- Redness
- Heat
- Fever (correct)
In acute inflammation, which cells are primarily involved in the initial response?
In acute inflammation, which cells are primarily involved in the initial response?
- Eosinophils
- Natural killer cells
- Mast cells (correct)
- B cells
What type of immunity is involved in the inflammatory response to a bee sting?
What type of immunity is involved in the inflammatory response to a bee sting?
Which is a preformed soluble inflammatory mediator?
Which is a preformed soluble inflammatory mediator?
What component plays a key role in leukocyte trafficking during inflammation?
What component plays a key role in leukocyte trafficking during inflammation?
What are the cardinal signs of inflammation?
What are the cardinal signs of inflammation?
What causes the redness and heat in inflamed tissues?
What causes the redness and heat in inflamed tissues?
What leads to swelling in inflamed tissues?
What leads to swelling in inflamed tissues?
What is the main cause of pain in inflammation?
What is the main cause of pain in inflammation?
Why is 'Loss of Function' considered as a cardinal sign of inflammation?
Why is 'Loss of Function' considered as a cardinal sign of inflammation?
What leads to the initial vasoconstriction followed by vasodilatation in inflammation?
What leads to the initial vasoconstriction followed by vasodilatation in inflammation?
Which type of cells are primarily responsible for producing the chemical mediators of chronic inflammation?
Which type of cells are primarily responsible for producing the chemical mediators of chronic inflammation?
What type of cells take over the major role of phagocytic cell from polymorphonuclear leukocytes in chronic inflammation?
What type of cells take over the major role of phagocytic cell from polymorphonuclear leukocytes in chronic inflammation?
Which type of inflammation occurs immediately after an injury or insult?
Which type of inflammation occurs immediately after an injury or insult?
Which type of immunity is associated with the production of interferon-gamma by T cells in chronic inflammation?
Which type of immunity is associated with the production of interferon-gamma by T cells in chronic inflammation?
What is often the most effective treatment option for suppressing chronic inflammation?
What is often the most effective treatment option for suppressing chronic inflammation?
In chronic inflammation, which type of cells are mainly present compared to acute inflammation?
In chronic inflammation, which type of cells are mainly present compared to acute inflammation?
