Wound Healing & Cells

Question 1

What is the job of neutrophils

Answer 1

they cleanse the wound of foreign bodies.

Question 2

what is the job of Basophils & Mast cells?

Answer 2

to release histamine

Question 3

what is the job of eosinophils?

Answer 3

modulates the allergic response release

Question 4

what is the role of macrophages?

Answer 4

to attract other cells, secrete growth factors, reestablish blood supply & transcend all phases of wound healing

Question 5

what is the role of lymphocytes?

Answer 5

responsible for immune response

Question 6

what is an example of primary intention wound healing?

Answer 6

superficial chemical peel, sheering, 1st degree burn

Question 7

what is an example of primary intention wound healing?

Answer 7

sutures after surgery, a neat wound healing margin brought together.

Question 8

what is an example of delayed primary intention wound healing?

Answer 8

delayed closure due to infection or foreign bodies.

Question 9

what is an example of partial thickness wound healing?

Answer 9

2nd degree burn, abrasions, ulcers

Question 10

what is an example of secondary intention wound healing?

Answer 10

full thickness burn. non viable wound margins, ulcer…

Question 11

explain what happens when an area is exposed to LLLT for wound healing (cellular level)

Answer 11

Cells in the wound respond to the ROS induced by the LLLT, which leads to GF expression TGF & PDGF, they further encourage formation of blood vessels, wound healing, collagen synthesis, less inflammation… etc