Acute and Chronic inflammation Flashcards
1
Q
warmth (calor) is due to
A
vascular dilation
2
Q
erythema (rubor) is due to
A
vascular dilation and congestion
3
Q
Pain dolor is due o
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mediator release
4
Q
Edema (tumor) is due to
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increased vascular permeability
5
Q
Loss of function (functio laesa is due to
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pain, edema, tissue injury or scar
6
Q
are the five classic signs of inflammation more prominent in acute or chronic inflammation?
A
acute
7
Q
3 components of acute inflammation
A
increased blood flow due to changes in vascular caliber
changes in microvasculature permitting plasma protiens and leukocytes to leave circulation to produce inflammatory exudates
Leukocyte emigration from blood vessels and accumulation at site of injury with activation
