Inflammation Flashcards
1
Q
What is inflammation?
A
Body‘s response to injury
2
Q
What is the purpose of inflammation in the body?
A
Tended to be a protective mechanism
3
Q
What are the external clinical signs of inflammation? (3)
A
- redness and heat
- swelling and edema
- pus
4
Q
What does redness and heat indicate?
A
Vasodilation
5
Q
What does swelling and edema indicate?
A
Increased vascular permeability
6
Q
What is pus?
A
White blood cells that remove bacteria, debris, and devitalized tissue
7
Q
What does excessive or prolonged inflammation cause?
A
Impair the healing process and cause pain to the animal
