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Acute Inflammation Flashcards

1
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What is the main substance responsible for early vascular events of acute inflammation?

A

Histamine

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How does Serotonin cause vasodilation?

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By evoking Nitric Oxide Synthetase

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What creates the dolor in acute inflammation?

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Bradykinin

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What is the end result of the complement cascade?

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Lysis of the cell membrane

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What are the 3 main Eicosanoids?

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Leukotrienes, thromboxanes, prostaglandins

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What are Eicosanoids derived from?

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Arachodonic Acid

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