Understanding Inflammation: Response to Injury and Infection

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What are the four cardinal signs of acute inflammation listed by Celsus in the first century A.D.?

  • Vasodilatation, Protein Leakage, Protein Accumulation, Increased Blood Flow
  • Erythema, Heat, Swelling, Pain
  • Redness, Warmth, Edema, Pain
  • Rubor, Calor, Tumor, Dolor (correct)

What are the general components of inflammation according to the text?

  • Vascular reaction and Cellular reaction (correct)
  • Increased Blood Flow and Swelling
  • Hydrostatic Pressure and Intravascular Osmotic Pressure
  • Edema and Leukocyte Emigration

What is the primary function of inflammation as mentioned in the text?

  • Destruction of injurious agents
  • Accumulation of fluid in extravascular tissues
  • Initiation of repair process
  • Protective response (correct)

What causes edema in inflammation according to the text?

<p>Increased hydrostatic pressure and lowered intravascular osmotic pressure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of potentially harmful conditions related to inflammation as mentioned in the text?

<p>Chronic diseases like arthritis and atherosclerosis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the historical significance of Celsus in the context of inflammation?

<p>Listed the four cardinal signs of acute inflammation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of inflammation results from increased hydrostatic pressure and lowered intravascular osmotic pressure?

<p>Edema (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the stimuli that can lead to inflammation as mentioned in the text?

<p>Infections, trauma, physical or chemical agents, foreign bodies, immune reactions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of potentially harmful conditions related to inflammation as mentioned in the text?

<p>Hypersensitivity reactions to insect bites, drugs, contrast media in radiology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During inflammation, what causes endothelial cells to separate, allowing fluid + protein to enter tissue bed?

<p>Inflammation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the delivery of leukocytes from the vessel lumen to the interstitium called?

<p>Extravasation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of inflammation is characterized by outpouring of thin fluid such as serous effusion or blisters?

<p>Serous inflammation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of acute inflammation that involves localized collections of pus?

<p>Abscess formation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the increased leukocyte count in the blood during systemic manifestations of inflammation?

<p>Neutrophilia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of leukocyte emigration involves migration across the endothelium?

<p>Diapedesis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the progression to chronic inflammation indicative of?

<p>Fibrosis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of inflammation is characterized by leakage of fibrin and may lead to scar tissue or adhesions in body cavities?

<p>Fibrinous inflammation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What outcome of acute inflammation involves substantial tissue destruction and occurs in tissues that do not regenerate?

<p>Progression to chronic inflammation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During systemic manifestations, what leads to reduced volume of body fluid to be warmed?

<p>Decreased secretion of vasopressin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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