Inflammation Flashcards
1
Q
What cells/moleculres are involved in inflammation?
A
Nitrous oxide
Histamine
Bradykinin
Prostaglandins
Pro-inflammatory cytokines
2
Q
What are the cardinal signs of inflammation?
A
Rubor
Dalor
Calor
Tumor
3
Q
What does rubor mean?
A
Redness
4
Q
What does calor mean?
A
Heat
5
Q
What does dalor mean?
A
Pain
6
Q
What does tumor mean?
A
Swelling
7
Q
What processes are involed in inflammation?
A
Vasodilation
Chemotaxis
Increased cellular adhesion
Increased pain sensivitiy
Increased vascular permability
8
Q
What 3 processes are increased in inflammation?
A
Cellular adhesion
Pain sensitiivty
Vascular permability
