ACUTE INF VS CHRONIC INF Flashcards
name this inflammation type?
immediate and early response to injury or infection
acute inflammation
name this inflammation type?
infiltration with mononuclear cells
tissue destruction
attempts at healing by CT replacement of damaged tissue
chronic inflammation
what are the two processes of acute inflammation?
vascular and cellular acute inflammation
name this acute inflammation process?
vasodilation
increased vascular permeability
vascular
name this acute inflammation process?
emigration of leukocyte from circulation
accumulation of leukocytes at site
cellular
what are the stimuli of the acute inflammation?
infectious agents physical agents chemical agents immunologic agents necrotic tissue
characteristics of acute inflammation?
short duration exudation of fluid and proteins emigration of neutrophils and other WBCs stereotypic pattern platelets
what is the stimuli for chronic inflammation?
may follow acute primary response
persistent infections
prolonged exposure to potentially toxic agnets
autoimmunity
characteristics of chronic inflammation?
prolonged duration
tissue destruction
repair-angiogenesis and fibrosis
active inflammation involving mononuclear cells (macrophages and lymphocytes)