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Which cell type comes from bone marrow, spends a few days in the blood stream, enters tissues, and then becomes macrophages?
Which cell type comes from bone marrow, spends a few days in the blood stream, enters tissues, and then becomes macrophages?
- Neutrophils
- Monocytes (correct)
- Eosinophils
- Basophils
What are the characteristic features of inflammation?
What are the characteristic features of inflammation?
- Vasoconstriction, yellowing of the skin, and numbness
- Decreased blood flow, pale skin, and fatigue
- Swelling due to increased blood flow, redness, heat, pain, and loss of function (correct)
- Cool skin, increased energy, and lack of pain
Which chemical release leads to heat conservation during fever through cutaneous vasoconstriction and decreased sweating?
Which chemical release leads to heat conservation during fever through cutaneous vasoconstriction and decreased sweating?
- Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF)
- Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) (correct)
- Interleukin-1 (IL-1)
- Interleukin-6 (IL-6)
Which protein increases when there's a fever in the body as mentioned in the text?
Which protein increases when there's a fever in the body as mentioned in the text?
During which stage of fever does a person experience cutaneous vasoconstriction leading to pale skin and feeling cold?
During which stage of fever does a person experience cutaneous vasoconstriction leading to pale skin and feeling cold?
What cells are part of the Mononuclear phagocytic system (MPS) discussed in the text?
What cells are part of the Mononuclear phagocytic system (MPS) discussed in the text?
What does a higher score on the ESR test indicate?
What does a higher score on the ESR test indicate?
Which phase of healing involves granulation tissue made up of fibroblasts and angioblasts?
Which phase of healing involves granulation tissue made up of fibroblasts and angioblasts?
What is the main difference between healing through primary intention and healing through second intention?
What is the main difference between healing through primary intention and healing through second intention?
In tertiary intention healing, why is the wound left open initially?
In tertiary intention healing, why is the wound left open initially?
Which ions are mainly present in the intracellular space?
Which ions are mainly present in the intracellular space?
What percentage of body fluid is found in the extracellular space?
What percentage of body fluid is found in the extracellular space?
