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Acute inflammation Flashcards

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What are the 4 main causes of acute inflammation?

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  1. microbial infections
  2. hypersensitivity reactions
  3. physical agents
  4. chemical agents
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What are the physical characteristics of acute inflammation?

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  • red
  • hot
  • swollen
  • pain
  • function loss
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What are the two phases of acute inflammation?

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vascular phase

exudative phase

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What happens in the vascular phase?

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dilation and increased permeability

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What happens in the exudative phase?

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fluid and cells escape from permeable venules

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What are the features of an exudate?

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  • high protein content
  • proteins include immunoglobins
  • fibrinogen converts to fibrin
  • high turnover
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What are the benefits of the exudative phase?

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  • dilution of toxins
  • entry of antibodies
  • fibrin formation
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What are the differences between an exudate and a transudate?

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  • exudate has increased vascular permeability and transudate has normal
  • exudate has high protein content and transudate has low protein content
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How is increased vascular permeability achieved?

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produced by chemical mediators including histamine

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What happens in the lymphatic system during inflammation?

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  • lymphatic dilate
  • drain fluid from exudate
  • antigens carried to lymph nodes
  • recognised by lymphocytes
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What is the diagnostic feature of acute inflammation?

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neutrophil accumulation in the extracellular space

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What are the 4 enzymatic cascade systems of plasma?

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  1. complement system
  2. the kinins
  3. the coagulation factors
  4. fibrinolytic system
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How are micro-organisms recognised?

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they are coated in opsonins

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What are the different appearances of acute inflammation?

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Serous - protein rich fluid exudate
Catarrhal - mucus hyper secretion
Fibrinous - fibrin exudate 
Haemorrhagic - severe vascular injury 
Suppurative - pus production
Membranous - fibrin epithelium
Pseudomembranous - superficial mucosa slough
Ulceration - excavation of surface
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What are the beneficial effects of acute inflammation?

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  • rapid dilation of toxins
  • entry of antibodies
  • fibrin formation
  • delivery of nutrients and oxygen
  • immune response stimulation
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What are the harmful effects of acute inflammation?

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  • digestion of normal tissues
  • swelling
  • inappropriate immune response

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