Chapter 3.2 (page 55)

Question 1

____________: Defined as the immediate and early reaction of local tissues and their blood vessels to injury. Usually occurs before the immune response becomes established. The phase aims to remove the injurious agent.

Answer 1

Acute Inflammation

Question 2

_______________: Prolonged and persistent or recurrent inflammation.

Answer 2

**Chronic Inflammation **

Question 3

TRUE or FALSE:

Prolonged inflammation usually has more pronounced symptoms of inflammation due to its chronic nature.

Answer 3

FALSE.

Chronic inflammation presents of less pronounced symptoms.

Question 4

Chronic inflammation may be a continuation of an ______ form or a prolonged ___________ form (usually due to persistant irritants).

Answer 4

Acute

Low-grade