Inflammation PPT Flashcards
The body’s nonspecific response to tissue injury is called ____.
Inflammation
Mechanical is ___ line of defense and is ___ (specific or non-specific).
1st, non-specific
Phagocytosis and inflammation are ___ line of defense and are ___ (specific or non-specific).
2nd, non-specific
___ and ___ are 2 types of cells that engulf and destroy bacteria, also called ___.
neutrophils, macrophages, phagocytosis
The body’s 3rd line of defense is the ___, which is ___ (specific or non-specific).
Immune system, specific
Principal or cardinal signs (local) of inflammation are ___, ___, ___, ____ and possibly ___.
redness, heat, swelling, pain, loss of function
Heat and redness are caused by ___ and ___.
vasodilation, increased bloodflow
Caused by shift in protein and fluid into the interstitial space.
Swelling
Caused by increased pressure of fluid on nerves.
Pain
Loss of function is caused when ___.
a specific structure, like a joint is the site of inflammation.
Interstitial fluid formed in the affected area, vary with type of trauma
Exudate
2 types of exudate:
serous, fibrinous
Type of exudate that consists primarily of fluid with protein and cells.
Serous
Type of exudate that is thick and sticky with high cell and fibrin content.
Fibrinous
Type of exudate that increases risk of scar tissue.
Fibrinous