Inflammation Flashcards
1
Q
inflammation
A
local response of vascular tissue to injury
2
Q
inflammation is part of…
A
defense & healing
3
Q
aims of inflammation
A
- localize & remove injurious agent
- removes debris
- facilitates healing
4
Q
characteristic of acute inflm
A
- initial, brief response
- involves vascular & cellular responses
- followed by immune response
5
Q
what cell type involved with acute inflm
A
- several cell types involved
- primarily granulocytes
6
Q
what cell type involved with chronic inflm
A
mostly lymphocytes & macrophages
7
Q
what does chronic inflm include
A
angiogenesis, fibrosis, & necrosis
