LEC 7 Acute Inflammation

Question 1

What are the 5 cardinal signs of inflammation?

Answer 1

• Rubor: Redness d/t increased blood flow & dilated vessels
• Tumor: Swelling d/t increased vascular permeability
• Calor: Heat d/t increased blood flow
• Dolor: Pain
• Functio Laesa: Loss of function

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Question 2

What are the 5 R’s of inflammation?

Answer 2

• Recognition of injurious agent
• Recruitment of leukocytes
• Removal of offending agent
• Regulation of the response
• Resolution repair

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