Introduction to Inflammation quiz Flashcards
Introduction to Inflammation quiz
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Which statement correctly describes the inflammatory response process?
Inflammation is a coordinated immune response to infection or tissue damage, characterized by five cardinal signs: swelling, heat, altered function, redness, and pain. Corticosteroids have which effect on wound healing?
Corticosteroids can delay wound healing by suppressing the inflammatory response. Which of the following is not a function of the inflammatory response? a) Tissue repair b) Pathogen elimination c) Pain relief d) Immune cell recruitment
c) Pain relief What term describes an inflammation of the glomeruli?
Glomerulonephritis Which term means inflammation of the middle ear?
Otitis media What is diapedesis?
Diapedesis is the process by which white blood cells move through the walls of blood vessels to reach the site of tissue damage or infection. Which of the following statements is not true of inflammation? a) It is a response to infection or tissue damage b) It always results in pain c) It can be acute or chronic d) It involves immune cell recruitment
b) It always results in pain Which of the following is not a cardinal sign of inflammation? a) Swelling b) Heat c) Altered function d) Nausea
d) Nausea Which of the following is not a sign of inflammation? a) Redness b) Pain c) Fever d) Swelling
c) Fever Which of the following is not a main function of inflammation? a) Tissue repair b) Pathogen elimination c) Pain relief d) Immune cell recruitment
c) Pain relief Which of the following is not one of the cardinal signs of inflammation? a) Swelling b) Heat c) Altered function d) Fever
d) Fever Which is not a cardinal sign of inflammation? a) Redness b) Pain c) Swelling d) Fever
d) Fever What is an inflammation of the pigmented layer of the eye?
Uveitis Which of the following virulence factors directly contributes to severe inflammation? a) Endotoxins b) Exotoxins c) Capsules d) Flagella
a) Endotoxins What is the first step in the major events of the inflammation process?
The first step is the recognition of infection or tissue damage by immune cells. Which of the following would be a sign of an infection? a) Redness b) Pain c) Swelling d) All of the above
d) All of the above Which answer is not true of the inflammatory process? a) It is a response to infection or tissue damage b) It always results in pain c) It can be acute or chronic d) It involves immune cell recruitment
b) It always results in pain Which is not one of the cardinal signs of inflammation? a) Swelling b) Heat c) Altered function d) Fever
d) Fever Which of the following inflammatory chemicals is/are released by mast cells? a) Histamine b) Cytokines c) Prostaglandins d) All of the above
d) All of the above Which of the following is incorrect about inflammation? a) It is a response to infection or tissue damage b) It always results in pain c) It can be acute or chronic d) It involves immune cell recruitment
b) It always results in pain Which term means inflammation of the glomeruli within the kidney?
Glomerulonephritis Which of the following is not a function of inflammation? a) Tissue repair b) Pathogen elimination c) Pain relief d) Immune cell recruitment
c) Pain relief Which of the following is not a part of the inflammatory response? a) Swelling b) Heat c) Altered function d) Nausea
d) Nausea Which of the following are main functions of the inflammatory response? a) Tissue repair b) Pathogen elimination c) Immune cell recruitment d) All of the above
d) All of the above Which of the following is part of the inflammatory response? a) Swelling b) Heat c) Altered function d) All of the above
d) All of the above All of the following occur during inflammation. What is the first step? a) Recognition of infection or tissue damage b) Recruitment of immune cells c) Release of inflammatory mediators d) Tissue repair
a) Recognition of infection or tissue damage When you experience inflammation, what are the five cardinal signs you might observe?
Swelling, heat, altered function, redness, and pain.
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