Acute Inflammation Flashcards

1
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What is oedema

A

Accumulation of fluid in the extracellular space

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2
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What is pyrexia?

A

Raised temperature

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3
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What is suppuration?

A

Formation of pus

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4
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Histamine and serotonin

A

Histamine - vasodilation

Serotonin - vasoconstriction

Important inflammatory mediators

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5
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Chemotaxis

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The movement of neutrophils in response to inflammation

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