5 Questions
What are the four cardinal features of inflammation as described by Celsus?
Redness, pain, warmth, swelling
What is the purpose of inflammation?
To rid the body of invaders and destroy offending agents
Which researcher added the 5th cardinal feature of inflammation?
Rudolf Virchow
What did John Hunter discover about inflammation?
It is not a disease but has beneficial effects on the host
How did Elie Methinkoff contribute to the understanding of inflammation?
Discovered the process of phagocytosis
Study Notes
Inflammation
- The four cardinal features of inflammation as described by Celsus are: Rubor (redness), Calor (heat), Tumor (swelling), and Dolor (pain)
- The purpose of inflammation is to protect the body from injury or infection by isolating the affected area and promoting healing
Contribution of Researchers
- The 5th cardinal feature of inflammation, Functio laesa (loss of function), was added by Rudolf Virchow
- John Hunter discovered that inflammation is a repairs process, showing that it is a natural response to tissue damage
- Elie Metchnikoff contributed to the understanding of inflammation by discovering phagocytosis, the process by which white blood cells engulf and digest foreign particles
Test your knowledge about the body's response to infection and tissue damage through inflammation. Explore the purpose, mechanism, and effects of inflammation on the body's defense system.
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