Inflammation Flashcards
1
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Key changes with acute inflammation
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Vasodilation, Exudate forms, Infiltration by inflammatory cells
2
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4 cardinal signs of inflammation
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Rubor, Calor, Tumor, Dolor
3
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Systemic consequences of inflammation
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Fever, Leukocytosis, Decreased appetite, Raised pulse, Altered sleep
4
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Complications of acute inflammation
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Healthy tissues damaged, Abscesses, Obstruction, Sepsis
5
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Main cells involved in chronic inflammation
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Macrophages, Lymphocytes, Fibroblasts
6
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Different types of giant cell
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Langerhans, Foreign body, Touton
7
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Complications of chronic inflammation
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Fibrosis, Reduced function, Damage to tissues
