Inflammation Flashcards
Mediators of inflammation include:
plasma proteins (soluble mediators), blood cells (cellular mediators)
Inflammation is the response of living tissue to ___
injury
What is the primary purpose of inflammation?
eliminate the pathogenic insult and remove
injured tissue components
definition of itis
inflammation
definition of “oma”
swelling
definition of “emia”
blood
List the potential outcomes of acute inflammation:
- resolution
- abscess (pus)
- scar formation
- persistent inflammation
List the causes of acute inflammation:
infection, mechanical trauma, physical agents, tissue necrosis, foreign bodies.
List the cardinal signs of inflammation:
Redness, head, swelling, pain
edema
soft tissue swelling
hyperemia
warmth and swelling
vasodilation leads to:
hyperemia (warmth and swelling)
effusion
fluid accumulation in body cavity
Transudate
low protein and lipid
Exudate
high protein and lipid
