1.2 inflammation

Question 1

A condition involving tissue swelling/oedema that occurs shortly after the insult/injury.

Answer 1

acute inflammation

Question 2

An inflammatory response that does not subside.

Answer 2

chronic inflammation

Question 3

Chemical substances released from cells into tissue that induces inflammation.

Answer 3

chemical mediators

Question 4

Latin term for redness (seen during inflammation).

Answer 4

rubor

Question 5

Latin term for heat (seen during inflammation).

Answer 5

calor

Question 6

Latin term for swelling (seen during inflammation).

Answer 6

tumor

Question 7

Latin term for pain (seen during inflammation).

Answer 7

dolor

Question 8

A chemical mediator released from mast cells

Answer 8

histamine

Question 9

Chemical mediator derived from membrane phospholipids

Answer 9

prostaglandins

Question 10

The first stage of acute inflammation

Answer 10

vascular phase

Question 11

The second stage of acute inflammation.

Answer 11

cellular phase

Question 12

Fluid that moves out of the blood vessels and accumulates in the tissue

Answer 12

exudate

Question 13

Increased blood vessel diameter and blood flow to the injured tissue

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vasodilation

Question 14

A watery exudate consisting of mostly water with small amounts of protein and white blood cells. Commonly found in burns and allergic reactions.

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Serous exudate

Question 15

A thick and sticky exudate with a high cell and fibrin content. Because it is very viscous and sticky, may inhibit healing and cause scarring or layers adhering to each other (adhesions).

Answer 15

Fibrinous exudate

Question 16

A thick, yellow/green fluid (pus) that contains more leukocytes and cell debris as well as micro-organisms. Typically found in bacterial infections.

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Purulent exudate

Question 17

Fluid that contains a large number of red blood cells and indicates a greater degree of tissue and local blood vessel damage.

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Haemorrhagic exudate

Question 18

A sensitive test for inflammation, indicating its presence but not its source.

Answer 18

C-Reactive Protein (CRP)

Question 19

Measures how quickly red blood cells settle at the bottom of a test tube, an indirect sign of inflammation.

Answer 19

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR):

Question 20

An increased count suggests an inflammatory response, with different types of white blood cells indicating specific causes (e.g., neutrophils for acute inflammation).

Answer 20

White Blood Cell (WBC) Count