Sept. 11, 2019 Flashcards
In 1 sentance, describe INFLAMMATION
A localized VASCULAR response to INJURY
Is INFLAMMATION more geared towards defense or healing?
Both!
What makes up VASCULAR TISSUE?
BLOOD and BLOOD VESSELS
“itis” at the end of a word indicates what?
INFLAMMATION
Can a CELL become INFLAMED?
No
3 main aims of INFLAMMATION?
1) Localize injurious agents
2) Restrict and remove PATHOGENS
3) Assist w healing
Foreign agents, CELLS, and debris must be removed before ________ can take place.
Healing
Explain ACUTE INFLAMMATION
Has a quick/immediate onset, short duration, and precedes the immune response
Which GRANULOCYTE is predominantly involved in ACUTE INFLAMMATION?
NEUTROPHILS
Explain CHRONIC INFLAMMATION
Long term (could last for weeks or years), is self-maintaining
Which CELLS are predominantly involved in CHRONIC INFLAMMATION?
LYMPHOCYTES and MACROPHAGES
What is ANGIOGENESIS?
The formation of new BLOOD VESSELS (BV)
What is FIBROSIS?
The formation excess FIBROUS CONNECTIVE TISSUE (CT)
What is NECROSIS?
CELL death in an ORGAN or TISSUE caused by external factors
Which 2 responses are involved in ACUTE INFLAMMATION?
1) VASCULAR
2) CELLULAR