Inflammation Flashcards
1
Q
What are the signs and symptoms of local inflammation?
A
Pain
Heat
Edema or swelling
Redness
Disturbed Function
2
Q
edema
A
Excessive accumulation of fluid within or around cells, usually causing swelling.
3
Q
Inflammation
A
The response that occurs when tissues are damaged
4
Q
inflammatory response
A
Complex sequence of events involving chemicals and immune cells that results in the isolation and destruction of antigens and tissues near the antigens.
