Inflammation Flashcards

1
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Arachidonic acid metabolites

A

cell wall mediators- second messengers

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2
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Leukotrienes

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Cause vascular permeability and chemotaxis- LOX system

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3
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Prostaglandins

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Pain and vasodilatation- COX pathway

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4
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Vasoactive amines

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performed, quickly released, Basophils and Mast Cells (Histamine) Platlets (serotonin)- increase vasodilation and permeability

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5
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Complement system

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20 proteins- innate and adaptive immunity. Increase vasc. permeability, vasodilation, leukocyte adhesion, chemotaxis, phagocytosis

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6
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Cytokines

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produced by 1 cell type to mediate fxn of different cell type- systemic acute phase reactions

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7
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Kinin system

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increase vasc. perm, sm music contractions, vasodilation, pain

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8
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Interleukin 1

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chemotaxis, fever, histamine, WBC release from bone marrow

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9
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Tumor necrosis factor

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fever, WBC release from bone marrow

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10
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Nitric Oxide

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macrophages- tissue distraction and vasodilation

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11
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exudate

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inflammatory extravascular fluid, SG > 1.020

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12
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Exudation

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escape of fluid- increase vasc perm., protein cells into interstitial tissue- acute inflammatory response

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13
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Transudate

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Ultrafiltrate- low protein content out of vasc., SG 1.010- 1.015

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14
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pus

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purulent (WBCs and bacteria) with parenchymal cell debris and leukocytes

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15
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Effusion

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escape of fluid from anatomical vessels by exudation and rupture

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16
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abrasion

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removal of first layer of dermis- regeneration with out scarring

17
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laceration

A

accidental incision (stab wound)

18
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incision

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intentional- scalpal

19
Q

crush

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destruction of components of inner tissue- destroy vasc. and nerves

20
Q

degloving

A

removal of skin and underlying structures from circular area

21
Q

puncture

A

bacteria deep into skin with little opening

22
Q

avulsion

A

chunk of skin and support structures removed- can’t bring back together

23
Q

bite

A

large defects due to strength of jaw, underlying CT.