34 Questions
What is the origin of the word 'inflammation'?
From a Latin word
What is the primary purpose of inflammation in the body?
To dilute, isolate, eliminate and repair tissue damage
Which of the following is NOT a cause of inflammation?
Nutrient deficiency
What is the relationship between immunity and inflammation?
Immunity is the implementation of inflammation
What is the duration of the inflammatory process?
From a few minutes to days, months or even years
What is the overall benefit of inflammation?
Inflammation is beneficial in certain situations
What is the primary response of blood vessels to injury?
Vasoconstriction
What is the term for the loss of function associated with inflammation?
Laesa
What is the process by which white blood cells move through the blood vessel wall and into the tissue?
Diapedesis
Who is credited with adding 'functio laesa' to the cardinal signs of inflammation?
Virchow
What is the term for the movement of white blood cells through the blood vessel wall and into the tissue, characterized by the formation of pseudopodia?
Pseudopodia movement
What is the term for the breakdown of red blood cells in the blood vessel wall?
Rhexis
What is the primary function of inflammation in the body?
To protect the body from injury and repair tissue
What is the term for inflammation that occurs in living tissues?
Vital inflammation
Which of the following is NOT a cardinal sign of inflammation?
Hypertension
What is the term for inflammation that occurs in the abomasum?
Abomasitis
What is the term for inflammation of the uterus?
Metritis
What is the term for chronic inflammation that lasts a long time, weeks or months to years?
Chronic inflammation
What is the term for inflammation caused by infectious pathogens?
Infectious inflammation
What is the term for inflammation that occurs in a localized area?
Localized inflammation
What is the term for inflammation characterized by the exudation of serum?
Serous inflammation
What is the term for inflammation characterized by the formation of a thick, yellowish exudate?
Purulent inflammation
What is the result of vasodilation following an injurious stimulus?
Flooding of the capillary network with arterial blood
What is the term used to describe the excessive amount of blood in a particular area?
Hyperemia
What is the outcome of increased pressure in the capillaries and venules?
Forces plasma filtration through the vessel wall
What is the initial response of arterioles to an injurious stimulus?
Vasoconstriction
What is the consequence of slow blood flow in dilated capillaries and venules?
Congestion
What is the outcome of relaxation of smooth muscle cells?
Vasodilation
What cellular response is characterized by the uptake of bacteria and other cellular debris?
Phagocytosis
What type of white blood cells are the first to appear in acute inflammation?
Polymorphonuclear neutrophils
What is the primary function of polymorphonuclear neutrophils in the inflammatory response?
To phagocytose bacteria and cellular debris
What occurs when the vascular wall defect is large enough?
Red blood cells are carried through the vascular wall into the interstitial space
What is the term for the movement of white blood cells through the vascular wall into the interstitial space?
Diapedesis
What is a characteristic of polymorphonuclear neutrophils in terms of mobility?
They are highly mobile
Learn about the definition and process of inflammation in veterinary pathology, including its causes, phases, and effects on the animal body. Understand the concept of inflammation as a dynamic and coordinated response to injury.
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