Transport of Supplies in Inflammation Quiz
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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?

  • Swelling
  • Redness
  • Heat
  • Fever (correct)
  • 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?

    <p>Innate immunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is a preformed soluble inflammatory mediator?

    <p>Histamine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What component plays a key role in leukocyte trafficking during inflammation?

    <p>Chemokines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the cardinal signs of inflammation?

    <p>Redness, heat, swelling, pain, loss of function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes the redness and heat in inflamed tissues?

    <p>Opening of dormant capillary beds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What leads to swelling in inflamed tissues?

    <p>Increased vascular permeability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of pain in inflammation?

    <p>Changes in microenvironment without tissue damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is 'Loss of Function' considered as a cardinal sign of inflammation?

    <p>Caused by changes in microenvironment interfering with function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What leads to the initial vasoconstriction followed by vasodilatation in inflammation?

    <p>'Insult' causing changes in microvasculature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cells are primarily responsible for producing the chemical mediators of chronic inflammation?

    <p>Macrophages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cells take over the major role of phagocytic cell from polymorphonuclear leukocytes in chronic inflammation?

    <p>Macrophages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of inflammation occurs immediately after an injury or insult?

    <p>Acute inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of immunity is associated with the production of interferon-gamma by T cells in chronic inflammation?

    <p>Acquired immunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is often the most effective treatment option for suppressing chronic inflammation?

    <p>Steroids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In chronic inflammation, which type of cells are mainly present compared to acute inflammation?

    <p>Mononuclear cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

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