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What are the four cardinal features of inflammation as described by Celsus?
What are the four cardinal features of inflammation as described by Celsus?
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain
- Fever, chills, fatigue, headache
- Itching, rash, dryness, flakiness
- Redness, pain, warmth, swelling (correct)
What is the purpose of inflammation?
What is the purpose of inflammation?
- To weaken the body's defense system
- To spread infection throughout the body
- To cause tissue damage as a collateral effect
- To rid the body of invaders and destroy offending agents (correct)
Which researcher added the 5th cardinal feature of inflammation?
Which researcher added the 5th cardinal feature of inflammation?
- Rudolf Virchow (correct)
- Elie Methinkoff
- John Hunter
- Thomas Lewis
What did John Hunter discover about inflammation?
What did John Hunter discover about inflammation?
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How did Elie Methinkoff contribute to the understanding of inflammation?
How did Elie Methinkoff contribute to the understanding of inflammation?
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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
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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.
