acute inflammation Flashcards

1
Q

What is acute inflammation?

A

A rapid and early response to tissue injury or infection characterized by redness, heat, swelling, pain, and loss of function.

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2
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True or False: Acute inflammation is a chronic process.

A

False

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3
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List the cardinal signs of acute inflammation.

A

Redness, heat, swelling, pain, and loss of function.

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4
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What type of immune cells are primarily involved in acute inflammation?

A

Neutrophils.

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5
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Fill in the blank: The primary purpose of acute inflammation is to _______.

A

eliminate the initial cause of cell injury.

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6
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What role do cytokines play in acute inflammation?

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They are signaling molecules that mediate and regulate immunity and inflammation.

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7
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of acute inflammation? A) Redness B) Swelling C) Long duration D) Pain

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C) Long duration

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What is the first step in the acute inflammatory response?

A

Vasodilation of blood vessels.

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9
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True or False: Acute inflammation can lead to the formation of granulomas.

A

False

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10
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What is the role of histamine in acute inflammation?

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Histamine causes vasodilation and increased permeability of blood vessels.

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11
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Fill in the blank: Acute inflammation typically resolves within _______.

A

a few days to weeks.

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12
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What are the common causes of acute inflammation?

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Infections, trauma, chemical exposure, and immune reactions.

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13
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Multiple choice: Which cell type is primarily involved in the cleanup phase of acute inflammation? A) Neutrophils B) Macrophages C) Lymphocytes D) Eosinophils

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B) Macrophages

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14
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What is the significance of exudate in acute inflammation?

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Exudate contains proteins, cells, and other substances that help facilitate the inflammatory response.

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15
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True or False: Acute inflammation can be beneficial to the healing process.

A

True

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16
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What is the difference between acute and chronic inflammation?

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Acute inflammation is a short-term response, while chronic inflammation is a prolonged and often inappropriate response.

17
Q

Fill in the blank: The presence of _______ in the tissue indicates acute inflammation.

A

neutrophils.

18
Q

What is the typical duration of acute inflammation?

A

Days to weeks.

19
Q

Multiple choice: Which of the following mediators is NOT typically involved in acute inflammation? A) Prostaglandins B) Leukotrienes C) Interferons D) Cytokines

A

C) Interferons

20
Q

What is the main function of prostaglandins in acute inflammation?

A

They promote vasodilation and increase blood flow to the affected area.

21
Q

True or False: Acute inflammation can lead to tissue repair.

A

True

22
Q

What is the role of bradykinin in acute inflammation?

A

It increases vascular permeability and causes pain.

23
Q

Fill in the blank: The inflammatory response is initiated by the release of _______ from damaged tissues.

A

chemical mediators.

24
Q

What is the primary goal of acute inflammation?

A

To eliminate the cause of injury and begin tissue repair.

25
Q

Multiple choice: Which type of inflammation is characterized by the formation of pus? A) Acute B) Chronic C) Granulomatous D) None of the above

A

A) Acute

26
Q

What is a common systemic effect of acute inflammation?

A

Fever.

27
Q

True or False: Acute inflammation can occur without an infection.

A

True