Acute Inflammatory Responses Flashcards
1
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Define immunity
A
Protection from infection or disease, includes autoimmunity where the target is ones own tissues
2
Q
What is inflammation?
A
Response to tissue injury, repair of damaged tissue
Beneficial, protective and self-limiting
3
Q
Name some common inflammatory diseases
A
Arthritis, colitis, bronchitis, dermatitis
4
Q
Name the 4 cardinal signs of inflammation
A
Heat and redness
swelling
pain
loss of function - chronic inflammation
