Chapter 11 - Inflammation Flashcards
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Mediators of Redness and Warmth
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Histamine, prostaglandins, bradykinin, NO
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Mediators of Tumor
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leukotrienes (C4, D4, E4), histamine, serotonin
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Mediators of pain
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leukotrienes (C4, D4, E4), histamine, serotonin
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Explain Fever
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Pyrogens (eg, LPS) induce macrophages to release IL-1 and TNF→ ↑ COX activity in perivascular cells of hypothalamus → ↑ PGE2→ ↑ temperature set point