pathology Flashcards
1
Q
what increases expression of selectins
A
histamine and thrombin
2
Q
what increases the expression of ICAM and VCAM
A
tnf
IL-1
3
Q
what is an empyema
A
a naturally occuring cavity filled with pus
4
Q
what can lead to fibrosis
A
suppuration
organisation
5
Q
what cell defines chronic inflammation
A
lymphocyte and macrophages
6
Q
what is a granuloma
A
aggregate of epithelial histiocytes
7
Q
what is hyperplasia
A
increase in number of cells
8
Q
what is hypertrophy
A
increase in cell size
9
Q
what is atrophy
A
decrease in cell size
