Cells and Stuff from potpourri

Question 1

Histamines

Answer 1

Vasodilator, itching. Released by mast cells

Question 2

Prostaglandins

Answer 2

Pain, Vasodilation, Chemotaxis. Released by mast cells

Question 3

Leukotrienes

Answer 3

Vasodilation, chemotaxis.

Question 4

Bradykinin

Answer 4

Released by kinin system; Vasodilation, vascular permeability, pain.

Question 5

Cytokines

Answer 5

Signaling molecules, cell communication. Primarily produced by: Macrophages, T-helper cells.

Question 6

Leukocytes

Answer 6

White blood cells. Work with fighting infection. Granulocytes and Mononuclear

Question 7

Neutrophils

Answer 7

Early responder, phagocytosis, release toxins

Question 8

Eosinophils

Answer 8

Allergic and parasitic reactions; regulate inflammatory response

Question 9

Basophils

Answer 9

Mast cells! pro-inflammatory chemicals, allergic reactions, acute and chronic inflammation, wound healing

Question 10

Monocytes

Answer 10

Macrophages! longer living, phagocyotsis, secrete cytokines, present antigens to activate T cells, clean up

Question 11

Lymphocytes

Answer 11

Adaptive immunity. B-Cells - produce antibodies; T-cells - T-4 helpers, T-8 killes

Question 12

Systemic manifestations of inflammation

Answer 12

Fever; Leukocytosis - increase; Lab changes: RBC sedimentation rate, C-reactive protein increase