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What is the primary purpose of inflammation?
What is the primary purpose of inflammation?
- To release inflammatory cytokines
- To attract neutrophils
- To prevent host damage
- To destroy antigens (correct)
Which substances help attract neutrophils to inflamed tissues?
Which substances help attract neutrophils to inflamed tissues?
- Inflammatory cytokines (e.g., TNF and IL-10) (correct)
- IL-10 and TGF-beta
- Interleukin-6 and TNF
- Interferon-alpha and IL-2
How do neutrophils enter tissue spaces during an inflammatory response?
How do neutrophils enter tissue spaces during an inflammatory response?
- By diapedesis (correct)
- Through exocytosis
- By apoptosis
- Via endocytosis
Which adhesion molecules play a role in neutrophil attachment to endothelial cells during inflammation?
Which adhesion molecules play a role in neutrophil attachment to endothelial cells during inflammation?
What is the main function of macrophages during inflammation?
What is the main function of macrophages during inflammation?
Inflamed tissues release which substances to attract neutrophils?
Inflamed tissues release which substances to attract neutrophils?
Which cell type is responsible for the body's protective function and regulation?
Which cell type is responsible for the body's protective function and regulation?
What is the main function of neutrophils and macrophages?
What is the main function of neutrophils and macrophages?
Which process involves the migration of granulocytes and monocytes to an injury site?
Which process involves the migration of granulocytes and monocytes to an injury site?
What is the main purpose of cytokines in the immune response?
What is the main purpose of cytokines in the immune response?
Which cells are responsible for the process of phagocytosis?
Which cells are responsible for the process of phagocytosis?
True or False: Inflammation can only be caused by external factors that are microbial in nature.
True or False: Inflammation can only be caused by external factors that are microbial in nature.
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