Chapter 9 Flashcards
rubor =
redness
tumor =
swelling
calor =
heat
dolor =
pain
functio laesa =
loss of function
rubor, tumor, calor, dolor, and functio laesa are the cardinal signs of
inflammation
what are the factors involved in protective responses and bodily repair?
- inflammatory reaction
- immune response
- tissue repair and wound healing
The causes of inflammation are immune responses to
infectious microorganisms, trauma, surgery, caustic chemicals, extremes hots and colds, ischemic damage to body tissues,.
What is seen after an injury as part of the defense system of the body?
inflammatory response
inflammatory response is to prevent _
infection and further damage by contaminating microorganisms
the inflammatory response is intended to ____
remove offending agent
true or false: prolonged or excess inflammation is a good thing
false. prolonged or excess inflammation can be harmful
The inflammatory response causes _______
increase in blood flow and vasodilation
What are the vascular changes that happen with inflammation?
- an immediate transient response
- an immediate sustained response
- a delayed hemodynamic response
A immediate transient vascular response occurs with
minor injury