Chapter 2 Flashcards
(144 cards)
what are the three functions of inflammation?
- killing of microbes 2. removal of cellular debris 3. initiates repair
true or false. our bodies can heal without inflammation.
false
what drug will prevent inflammation and sensing pain?
corticosteroids
how long do lymphocytes last in blood and lymph?
about 4 days (short time)
where are leukocytes made?
bone marroe
what are the 5 types of WBCs?
- lymphocytes 2. monocytes 3. neutrophils 4. eosinophils 5. basophils
what are the 3 types of lymphocytes?
B cells, T cells, Natural Killer (NK) cells
what type of lymphocyte make plasma cells and which make antibodies?
B cells
what leukocyte will eventually become a macrophage?
monocyte
what type of WBC contains histamine?
neutrophil
what are the three types of granulocytes?
- neutrophils 2. eosinophils 3. basophils
what are the two types of agranulocytes?
- lymphocytes 2. monocytes
where are plasma proteins made?
liver
how does inflammation eliminate infection and damaged tissue?
it attracts WBCs and circulates them to the target tissue
what are the 3 types of secondary tissue damage?
- violent microbes (tuberculosis, HIV) 2. chronic inflammation 3. hypersensitivity rxn (anaphylactic shock, autoimmune rxns)
injury or infection is detected via what three cells?
macrophages, dendritic cells, mast cells
how do macrophages, dendritic cells, and mast cells induce inflammation?
secretes cytokines
what are the 5 cardinal signs of acute inflammation?
redness, heat, swelling, pain, loss of function
what are the 5 R’s of inflammation?
- recognize 2. recruit 3. remove 4. regulate 5. resolution
true or false. inflammation is typically long and self-limited.
false. short-lived and self limited
during inflammation, are pro-inflammatory mediators inactivated or activated?
inactivated
during inflammation, are anti-inflammatory mediators inactivated or activated?
activated
what are two types of inflammation?
acute and chronic
describe acute inflammation.
sudden onset, obvi local signs, neutrophils, no time for scar tissue