ANAT241 Lecture 11 - Connective Tissue Defects and Deficiencies Flashcards
1
Q
what is inflammation?
A
an almost universal response to tissue damage from injury
2
Q
what is acute inflammation characterised as?
A
redness, swelling with heat and pain
3
Q
what does the combination of characteristics of acute inflammation result in?
A
results in the loss of function of the the inflamed region
4
Q
what are the 3 phases of acute inflammation?
A
vascular dilation
endothelial activation (contraction)
neutrophil (leukocyte) activation and migration
