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Chapter 3: Inflammation and Tissue Repair Flashcards

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immune response

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the body’s line of defense, which wages a specific defense mechanism targeted at certain harmful invaders in the body

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injury

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any form of damage or alteration to cells or tissues

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vascular response

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increasing blood flow to the site of injury

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cellular response

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alerting the products of healing to attend to the site of injury

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vasodilate

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blood vessels widen to accommodate increased blood flow

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permeable

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loose to let cells to the site of injury

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endothelial cells

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simple squamous cells that line the inside of the circulatory system

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basement membrane

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noncellular sheet that separates the vessels/organs from other tissues of the body

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exudate

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watery fluid at site of injury that has a high protein and leukocyte concentration

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inflammatory mediators

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chemicals in the plasma and cells that facilitate the process of widening and loosening the blood vessels at the site of injury

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mast cell

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leukocyte found in connective tissues and near blood vessels that release inflammatory mediators, including histamine and seratonin

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degranulation

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cell breaks apart to release extracellular granules

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basophil

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granulocyte that releases inflammatory mediators (e.g. histamine) and is important for allergy response

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cytokines

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cell proteins often within leukocytes that regulate inflammation

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monokines

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cytokines released from monocytes or macrophages

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platelet-activating factor

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potent lipid inflammatory mediator that plays a role in promoting vessel vasodilation, clotting, and attracting infection-fighting WBCs

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arachidonic acid

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substance derived from plasma membrane of injured cell that generates inflammatory mediators prostaglandins, lipoxins, leukotrienes, and thromboxane

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autoimmunity

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a self-attack against body tissus

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chemotaxis

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process of moving certain cells to the injury site

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chemotatic factors

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inflammatory mediators that attract specific cells

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cellular adherence

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cell attraction and binding that is regulated by chemotatic factors and surface receptors

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diapedesis

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cells can move between and through endothelial junctions

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cardinal signs

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local manifestations of acute inflammation that include redness, heat, swelling, pain and loss of function

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erythema

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redness due ot vasodilation

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edema
swelling due to accumulation of exudate due to increased vascular permeability
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lymphadenitis
enlargement and inflammation of the nearby lymph nodes
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pyrexia
fever; elevated core body temperature that occurs when inflammatory mediators act on the hypothalamus
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leukocytosis
elevation of WBCs above 10,000/mm^3
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acute phase reactants
plasma proteins that are increased with inflammation and are inflammation markers
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hemostasis
stopping of blood flow to form a clot
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thrombus
protective clot and subsequent scab that form a physical barrier for the wound
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extracellular matrix (ECM)
the layers of architectural structures that support cells, including basement membrane and connective tissues
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re-epithelialization
movement of epithelial cells to form a covering over the wound
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parenchyma
functional tissue made up of cells with a specific function
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fibroblasts
cells that produce and replace the connective tissue layer and secrete collagen
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collagen
protein secreted by collagen fibers that fills in the gaps left after removal of damaged tissues
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elastin
allows stretching and recoil of tissue and is resistant to damage
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glycoproteins
regulate cell movement across the matrix, provide a place for attachment of cells to matrix, and prompt the cells to function
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provisional matrix
temporary ECM that promotes healing by decreasing blood and fluid loss at the site and attracting and supporting fibroblasts, endothelial cells, and epidermal cells
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granulation tissue
connective tissue characterized by extensive macrophages and fibroblasts, and the promotion of angiogenesis
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angiogenesis
generation of new blood vessels
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resolution
healing in response to mild injury with minimal disruption to cells, such as a superficial scratch or mild sunburn; the epithelial cells slough and regenerate without incident
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regeneration
occurs only in cells that undergo mitotic division and is accomplished through proliferation, differentiation, or diapedesis
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proliferation
growth and reproduction
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differentiation
cells mature and become specialized
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labile cells
cells that are constantly regenerating through mitosis
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stable cells
cells that multiply only when needed
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replacement
production of scar tissue in extensive wounds if regeneration is not possible
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permanent cells
cells that do not undergo mitosis and are unable to regenerate
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primary intention
wound is basically closed with all areas of the wound connecting and healing simultaneously, minimal risk of infection or scarring
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secondary intention
wounds heal from the bottom up; slower with a greater risk of infection and scarring
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infection
invasion by microorganisms
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perfusion
passage of oxygenated blood
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ulcer
circumscribed, open, crater-like lesion of the skin or mucous membrane
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dehiscence
deficient scar formation, in which the wound splits or bursts open
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keloid
hypertrophic scars resulting from excessive collagen production at the injury site
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adhesions
fibrous connections between serous cavities and nearby tissues, which do not allow the surrounding tissues to move freely
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proteinase
enzyme that destroys elastin and other tissue components
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granuloma
modular inflammatory lesions that encase harmful substances
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giant cells
phagocytes that can engulf particles much larger than the typical macrophage
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epithelioid cells
gather and contain smaller substances by forming a wall, or fibrotic granuloma, around the affected area
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sinusitis
symptomatic inflammation of the paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity
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acute sinusitis
inflammation of the lining of the paranasal sinuses lasting 4 to 8 weeks
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ostia
channels in the nose that provide outflow of sinus drainage and prevent backflow and contamination
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chronic sinusitis
persistent low-grade inflammation of the paranasal sinuses lasting over 12 weeks with or without flares of acute sinusitis
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hyposmia
the reduced ability to smell and detect odors
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superficial partial-thickness burns (first-degree)
burn damage to the epidermis with no recrosis or scarring
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deep partial-thickness burns (second-degree)
burn damage to the epidermis that also penetrates into the dermis
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full-thickness burns
burns that damage the epidermis and dermis and can penetrate the subcutaneous layers
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shock
state of inadequate perfusion to peripheral tissues
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sepsis
bacterial infection of the blood
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eschar
thick, coagulated crust made from dead tissue and exudate
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serous exudate
clear fluid that seeps out of the tissues
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debridement
process of mechincally removing debris
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arthritis
degeneration or inflammation of the joints
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rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
systemic autoimmune disease characterized by chronic inflammation and hyperplasia of the synovial membranes with increased synovial exudate, leading to swelling and thickening of the synovial membranes, joint erosion, and pain
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pannus
granulation tissue that forms over the inflamed synovium and cartilage as a result of accelerated angiogenesis
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ankylosis
impaired joint mobility and debilitating fixation of the joint caused by fibrosis
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gastritis
inflammation of the lining of the stomachthat impairs gastric function
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acute gastritis
inflammation in the gastric mucosa most often caused by the ingestion of irritants, such as aspirin, alcohol, or certain microorganisms
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hematemesis
vomiting blood
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occult
hidden
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chronic gastritis
related to an unrelenting injury, such as chronic infection or autoimmunity
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dyspepsia
a vague epigastric discomfort associated with nausea and heartburn
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pernicious anemia
impaired DNA synthesis in RBCs leads to a marked decrease in RBCs and low hemoglobin levels
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pancreatitis
inflammation of the pancras resulting in destruction of the pancreas by pancreatic enzymes
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acute pancreatitis
may occur when there is an injury to the acinar cells , pancreatic duct, or protective digestive feedback mechanisms in the exocrine pancreas
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chronic pancreatitis
ongoing inflammatory process of the pancreas characterized by irreversible cellular and tissue changes
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inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
chronic inflammatory processes most commonly in the small intestine and large intestine, but can occur anywhere in the gastrointestinal tract
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Crohn disease
recurrent and characterized by a granulomatous inflammatory process
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fistula
abnormal passageway that forms between two segments of bowel or other epithelial tissue
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abscess
pocket of purulent exudate
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ulcerative colitis
chronic inflammatory condition of the colon
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friability
a state where tissue readily bleeds

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