Inflammation Process

Question 1

Inflammation

Answer 1

The body’s response to tissue damage or infection

Question 2

Functions of Inflammation

Answer 2

Mobilize body’s defenses

Destroy microorganisms, foreign materials, damaged cells

Pave way for tissue repair

Question 3

Symptoms of Inflammation

Answer 3

Redness
Heat
Swelling
Pain
Disturbance of function

Question 4

Edema

Answer 4

Swelling (water, proteins) of tissues

Question 5

Fibrin

Answer 5

protein that walls off the site; keeps infection from spreading

Question 6

Neutrophils

Answer 6

ingest bacteria (phagocytic WBC)

Question 7

Macrophage

Answer 7

ingest tissue debris

Question 8

Pus

Answer 8

Mixture of dead cells, neutrophils, and fluid

Question 9

Regeneration

Answer 9

The same type of cells take the place of the old cells (skin)

Question 10

Replacement

Answer 10

Different type of tissue takes its place, develops scars

Question 11

Labile Cells

Answer 11

Divide continuously throughout life (skin, mucous membranes)

Question 12

Stable Cells

Answer 12

Don’t actively divide but can after injury (connective tissue)

Question 13

Permanent Cells

Answer 13

Little to no ability to divide (Neurons and skeletal muscle)