LESSON- 1 INFLAMMATION Flashcards

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is a complex dynamic response of tissues to damaging (noxious) stimuli.

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Inflammation

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2
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It is a basic component of many disease processes

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3
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An inflammatory stimulus may be

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physical
biological
chemical

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4
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comprises interrelated vascular and cellular changes in affected tissues, which are aimed at removing or neutralizing the offending stimulus, and repairing injured tissues.

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Acute inflammation

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5
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The response under such circumstance may then produce damage, which may constitute a disease process

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(e.g. anaphylaxis, autoimmune hemolytic anemia and lupus erythematous)

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5
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The acute inflammatory reaction has two main components:

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(a) Innate non-immunological, and
(b) Acquired immunological

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5
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Signs of Acute Inflammation

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PAIN
ALTERED FUNCTION
redness
increased temperation
swelling

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6
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Components of Inflammatory Reaction

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  1. An innate non-immunological response
    -Vascular events
    -Cellular events
  2. The acquired specific immune response
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7
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Circulating neutrophils initially adhere to the swollen endothelial cells

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margination

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then actively migrate through the basement membrane vascular epithelium, passing into the area of tissue damage

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emigration

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Later, small numbers of blood —
migrate in a similar way.

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monocytes (or macrophages) and lymphocytes

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10
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This migration process, called

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chemotaxis

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11
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is caused by the attraction of leukocytes to chemical substances (—- ) produced in the site of tissue damage.

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chemotoxins

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12
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Functions of Acute Inflammation

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  1. To dilute the offending noxious stimuli
    (weakens the enemies)
    2.To eliminate damaging agents
    (gets rid of the enemies)
    3.Removal of inflammatory tissue debris
    (cleans up the battlefield)
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13
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These events however constitute a continuum of inflammatory events of the cells involved in the inflammation some
- are normally present in tissues while

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-vascular endothelial cells, —mast platelets, and
- tissue macrophages

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14
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gain access into the tissue from the blood.

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platelets, and leukocytes

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15
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During inflammation the endothelial cells of the small arterioles are “activated” to secrete:

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a. Nitric oxide (NO) and prostacyclin
b. Endothelin, plasminogen activator
c. express intercellular adhesion molecules (ICAM)

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16
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leukocytes are classified into:

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(a) Polymorphonuclear cells (neutrophils, basophils and eosinophils), and
(b) Mononuclear cells (monocytes and lymphocytes).

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17
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Endothelial cell function also involved in

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angiogenesis (formation of new blood vessels

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18
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angiogenesis occur

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wound repair,
chronic inflammation
cancer

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19
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are characterized by having nuclei with varying shapes (banded, lobed or segmented).

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Polymorphonuclear cells (PMNs)

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20
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are the first of the leukocytes to enter the area of inflammation – the “first line” of defense

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neutrophils

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21
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but are predominantly found in tissues rather than in the circulating blood.

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Mast cells

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22
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Like neutrophils, they also adhere to endothelium, and migrate into the tissue in response to specific chemotaxic substances

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chemokines

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22
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. Mast cell’s membrane contains surface receptors for both

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  • immunoglobulin E (IgE)
  • for complement components C3a and C5a
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22
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Involved primarily in blood coagulation,
also play a role in inflammation

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Platelets

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22
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the neutrophils used to be called macrophages,

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little eaters

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22
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Other substances released by mast cells include:

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(a) Heparin or (heparan)
(g) Peroxidases
(i) Prostaglandins

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22
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in inflamed areas release inflammatory neuropeptides when appropriately stimulated. Type C and Aծ fibers transmit pain impulses to the central nervous system.

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22
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In the tissue, monocytes are transformed into macrophages (literally

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“big eaters”,

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22
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Platelet-derived growth factor contributes to the repair processes following tissue damage.

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22
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enter the area of inflammation at a later stage, several hours after the polymorphs

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monocytes

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22
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platelets also called

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thrombocytes

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22
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They kill target cells of NK

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  • virus-infected cells and - —-cancer cells that lack the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecules
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22
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cells are specialized lymphocytes that are active in non-immunological reactions.

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Natural killer (NK)

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22
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The inflammatory exudate is composed of

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fluids, electrolytes, proteins, cellular elements and some inflammatory mediators

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Components of Exudate

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Fluid
Fribin
Neutrophils
Macrophages

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22
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containing salts and high concentration of proteins including immunoglobulins

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fluid

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22
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from the white blood cell population

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neutrophils

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22
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which are phagocytic cells derived from blood monocytes, and
A few lymphocytes

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macrophages

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22
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in the acute inflammatory exudates carries nutrients, mediators and immunoglobulins.

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fluids

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23
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may dilute or buffer any locally produced toxins

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fluids and salt

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24
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Can diffuse into the area of inflammation to support the macrophages.

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glucose and oxygen

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24
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The fluid is constantly circulating to the local lymph nodes and assists in later development of a

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specific immune response

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25
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Immunoglobulins in the exudates may act as

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opsonins

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25
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main groups of lymphocytes

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B- cell
t-cells
natural killers cells

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26
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Responsible cell-mediated immune reactions

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t cells

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26
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Responsible for body production- the humoral immune response

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b cells

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26
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Specialized non-T and non-B lymphoid cells that are active in non-immune innate response

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natural kiler cells

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27
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The antigenic molecules are presented to the lymphocytes by the

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antigenic-presenting cells

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28
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This phase involves how the cells, which are produced in the induction phase, act to eliminate antigens. This action may be

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cell mediated

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28
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The production of — during first exposure to antigen greatly accelerates and makes more effective the immunological response to subsequent exposure.

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memory cells

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28
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Antibodies or immunoglobulins have two functions;

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  • to recognize and interact
  • activate one or more. host defense system
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29
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The tissue reacts through vascular and cellular changes. These changes are mediated by substances, which are collectively called .

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autocoids

30
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are substances present in the body and act near the sites of their synthesis. They are sometimes called

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local hormones

31
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derived from the amino acid histidine

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histamine

31
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which the blood of animals is relatively histamine

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Goat and Rabbits

32
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the of this animals is low in histamines

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blood of horse, dog cat and rat

33
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neurons in the brain.

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histaminergic

33
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Non-mast-cell histamine is secreted by — in the stomach

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histaminocytes

34
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activates phospholipase C in the mast cell membrane, which catalyzes the breakdown of membrane phospholipids

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antigen-antibody complex

34
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Histamine is stored mainly by mast cells, which are abundant in the

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gastrointestinal mucosa, bronchial mucosa, and skin.

35
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histamine is released as a result of interaction of the

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antigen and the antibody IgE
on the surface of mast cells (or basophils

35
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Some physiological roles of histamine

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 Histamine secreted by histaminocytes in the stomach regulates gastric acid secretion (excessive secretion causes hyperacidity and ulceration)
 Histamine secreted by histaminergic neurons in the brain act as neurotransmitter in the CNC (involved in motion sickness)
 Histamine secreted by mast cells acts as mediator of early inflammatory reactions

36
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Intradermally injected histamine produces the so-called

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triple response

37
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triple response to histamine

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reds spot
flare
wheal

38
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A few millimeters around the site of injection is due to immediate direct vasodilator effect of histamine.

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Red spot

39
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A bright red irregular outline from the original red spot due to reflex dilatation of the adjacent small vessels.

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flare

40
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A localized edema due to leakage of plasma fluid through the abnormality permeable walls of the small blood vessels.

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wheal

41
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histamine also causes
not pain

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pruritis

42
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Mediates most inflammatory and are antagonized by the classical anti-histamine

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h1

43
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selective antagonist of H1

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Mepyramine

43
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Has a role in gastric acid secretion; an action blocked by specific H2 antagonists

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H2

44
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H2 Selective Antagonist

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Cimetidine

45
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  1. Prevent release of histamine by inhibiting the responses of sensitized cells basophils to specific antigen.
    what drugs use ?
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Epinephrine

45
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Description is still incomplete

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H3

46
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selective antagonist of H3

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Thloperamide

47
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The vasodilation and increased vascular permeability in response to histamine is mediated by both

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H1 and H2 receptors on mast cells and basophils

48
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  1. Physiologically antagonize histamine effects. drugs use?
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epinephrine
Theophylline

49
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is poorly absorbed from the gut, and is usually given inhalation as nebulized solution or powder

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cromolyn sodium

50
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is better absorbed than cromolyn sodium.

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nedicromyl

51
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These xanthine derivatives are bronchodilators used in the management of attack of bronchospasm.

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theophylline and aminophylline

52
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unwanted effect of of Theophylline and aminophylline

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anorexia
Nausea and vomiting

53
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By acting on specific adrenergic receptors,
it causes peripheral vasoconstriction, bronchodilation and cardiac stimulation; effects that counter histamine effects.

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epinephrine

54
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classical or H1 antihistamines are not as widely used in animals as in people because of two reasons:

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antihistamines effectiveness in animals and
glucocorticoids are more effective

55
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the most abundant precursor of eicosanoids (eicosa – 20, may be derived by elongation of dietary linoleic acid (18 carbons), and is usually esterified to second carbon (C2) of cell membrane phospholipids

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Arachidonic acid

56
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The prostaglandins (PG) are also called

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prostanoids

57
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because they share the chemical features of a hypothetical substance 20-carbon prostanoic acid with a five-member cyclopentane ring and two hydrocarbon side-chains.

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prostaglandins

57
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Prostaglandins are not stored in tissues, but are rapidly formed and released when tissue is damaged.

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58
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Two major enzyme systems
use in arachidonic substance

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cyclo-oxygenage and lipoxygenase

58
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Arachidonic acid is converted by cyclo-oxygenase (COX; also called

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Endoperoxide

59
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A constitutive enzyme, which sub serve a number of physiologic role.

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cyclooxygenase-1

59
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are unstable and may be converted to their corresponding hydroxyl fatty acid, known for short

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HETE

60
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is a powerful chemotactic agent for bit neutrophils and macrophages.
It also increase the formation of membrane adhesion molecules and production of toxic oxygen products and release of granules enzyme.

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LTB₄

61
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are rapidly metabolized (bio transformed) in the lungs by prostaglandin dehydrogenase.

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Prostanoids, PGE and PGF

61
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The factors that inhibit prostaglandins dehydrogenase include:

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*nitrate
*IRRADIATION
*bacterial Endotoxins

62
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are a heterogeneous group of compound which are often chemically unrelated.

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Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs
(NSAID)

62
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is converted to 20-hydroxy LTB₄ by special membrane-bound P450 enzyme, which occur in neutrophils

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Leukotrienes LTB₄

62
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NSAID’s are used as:

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analgesic
antipyretic
anti inflammatory

62
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is used to reduce thromboembolus (intravascular clot) formation associated with heartworm disease in dog and with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in cats.

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aspirin

63
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The prototype of these agents is aspirin, hence they are also called

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aspirin like drugs

64
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are used systemically in the management of non-ulcerative keratitis (inflammation of cornea) in the horse.

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Flunixin and Phynebutazone

65
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Elimination is most rapid in herbivores, slowest in carnivores and intermediate in omnivores

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aspirin

66
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  • Similar to aspirin, but less commonly used
  • Do not use in animals less than 30 days old.
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sodium salicylate

67
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Used externally as a counter-irritant.

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oil of wintergreen

67
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  • Recommended in horses for treatment of inflammatory conditions involving pain and lameness, such as “tying up” syndrome
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naproxen

68
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  • A simple derivative of phenylpropoinic acid
  • Metabolized in the liver and may cause gastrointestinal irritation and bleeding but less frequently than with aspirin.
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Ibuprofen

69
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  • Inhibits both the cyclooxygenase and some lipoxygenase.
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ketoprofen

70
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  • Usually not included with NSAIDs for it is devoid of anti-inflammatory effects but retains antipyretic and analgesic effects
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paracetamol

71
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  • Used to treat acute or chronic osteoarthritic disease in the horse and chronic musculoskeletal disease in the dog, slow onset action
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meclofenamic acid

72
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  • Effective for the most colic cases excluding severe bowel distension or displacement.
  • Useful in treatment of endotoxin shock
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flunixin maglumine

73
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  • Not to be given in dogs of fetal effect
  • In horsed it causes CNS disorder
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indomethacin

74
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  • Frequently beneficial in the treatment of soft-tissue or non-articular rheumatism including capsulitis, laminitis and bursitis.
  • Most widely used in horses
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phenylbutazone

75
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  • Widely used to treat equine colic and other condition of GI spasm or hypermobility in both large and small animals
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Dipyrone

76
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  • Inhibits chondrocyte and synoviacyte synthesis of PGE₂
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entodoplac

77
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  • It is a metabolite phenylbutazone has similar properties as phenylbutazone
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oxyphenbutazone

78
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  • Rapidly absorbed in the stomach and reaches 80% of its peak plasma concentration in 1 hour
  • The long half-life (45 h) of his compound permits once a day or longer dosing interval
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piroxicam

79
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  • A new NSAIDs similar to Ibuprofen, specifically used to treat arthritis in dog.
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caprofen

80
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is a polar lipid released from leukocytes and causes platelets to aggregate

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Platelets activiting factors

81
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are polypeptide production released by connective tissue and activated lymphocytes and monocytes.

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cytokines

82
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oxide is a small molecule that is locally synthesized by endothelium and macrophage through the activity of the enzyme, nitric oxide synthesis.

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nitric oxide

83
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is a nonpeptide

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brachykinin

84
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has an additional lysine and amino terminal.

A

kallidin

85
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are activated by protease enzyme kallikrein.

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kinins

86
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initially activated on exposure to collagen, cleave pre-kallikreins into active kallikreins.

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factor XII (Hageman factor)

87
Q

has been used in treatment of acute pancreatitis and carcinoid syndrome

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aprotinin

87
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Bradykinin acts on at least three types of receptors:

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  1. B1
  2. B2, and
  3. B3
88
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Complement can be activated either by:

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  1. The Classical Complement Activation Pathway or
  2. The Alternative Complement Activation Pathway
88
Q

is a collective term referring to heat labile factor in the extra cellular fluids

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complement

88
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  • This dissociation is regulated by a serum protein called
    which acts to stabilize the C3bBb complex
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properdin

89
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is initiated by activation of Hageman factor (Factor XII).

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blood clotting

90
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The best “anti-inflammatory” agent in such clinical setting

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heparin ( anti coagulant )

91
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derived from endothelium by the action of bradykinin generates plasmin, a thrombolytic enzyme.

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plasminogen activator