Acute Inflammation 2 Flashcards
1
Q
State 2 plasma proteins involved in acute inflammation.
A
- Immunoglobulin
- Fibrinogen
2
Q
State the role of fibrinogen in acute inflammation
A
- A coagulation factor that forms fibrin (which is involved in the clotting of blood)
- Clots exudate
- Localises the inflammatory response
3
Q
State the role of immunoglobulin in acute inflammation
A
- Present in the plasma for a specific antigen
- Humeral immune response
4
Q
State the function of ICAM-1
A
Helps neutrophils stick
5
Q
State the function of P-selectin
A
Interact with neutrophil surface
