MOD Ch3 Flashcards
Exudate
High protein, may have white or red cells
Transudate
Low protein, with few cells
Histamine, source
Mast cells, basophils, platelets
Prostaglandins, source
Mast cells, leukocytes
Leukotrienes, source
Mast cells, leukocytes
Cytokines (TNF, IL-1, IL-6), source
Macrophages, endothelial cells, mast cells
Chemokines, source
Leukocytes, activated macrophages
Platelet-activating factor, source
Leukocytes, mast cells
Complement, source
Plasma (liver)
Kinins, source
Plasma (liver)
Histamine, action
Vasodilation, permeability, endothelial activation
Prostaglandins, action
Vasodilation, pain, fever
Leukotrienes, action
Permeability, chemotaxis, leukocyte adhesion and activation
Cytokines, action
Endothelial activation, fever, metabolic abnormalities, hypotension
Chemokines, action
Chemotaxis, leukocyte activation