Module 3 Pathology 244

Question 1

All of the following are cardinal signs of inflammation EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Answer 1

fever

Question 2

All of the following are strategies to prevent Alveolar Osteitis EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Answer 2

Avoid drinking cold beverages

Question 3

An increase in the number of white blood cells is called:

Answer 3

Leukocytosis

Question 4

During the Initiation Phase of acute inflammation changes begin in the small blood vessels. During the Amplification Phase chemical substances kick into action.

Answer 4

Both statements are true

Question 5

PMN’s are the first cells to arrive in an area of acute inflammation and will try and neutralize the initial cause of the inflammatory process. PMN’s are a type of Mast Cell.

Answer 5

The first statement is true and the second statement is false

Question 6

Phagocytosis occurs During Event 7 in the Amplification Phase. Opsonization occurs during Event 8 in the Termination Phase.

Answer 6

The first statement is true and the second statement is false

Question 7

Prostaglandins will cause all of the following EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Answer 7

Decreased vascular permeablility

Question 8

Vasodilation occurs during Event 1 in the Initiation Phase. Vasoconstriction occurs during Event 2.

Answer 8

Both statements are false

Question 9

When chemical mediators released by injured cells and bacteria drive leukocytes (PMNs) toward the area of injury it is called:

Answer 9

Chemotaxis

Question 10

Which of the following contain strong digestive enzymes that aid in digesting or eliminating phagocytized foreign matter?

Answer 10

Lysosomes

Question 11

All of the following are cardinal signs of inflammation EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Answer 11

Loss of function
Correct: Fever
Heat
Redness
Pain

Question 12

PMN’s are the first cells to arrive in an area of acute inflammation and will try and neutralize the initial cause of the inflammatory process. PMN’s are a type of Mast Cell.

Answer 12

The first statement is true and the second statement is false

Question 13

When leukocytes ingest and digest foreign matter the process is called:

Answer 13

Phagocytosis

Question 14

Which of the following is the most desired outcome of the inflammatory process?

Answer 14

Correct: Regeneration
Abscess formation
Chronic inflammation
Fibrous repair

Question 15

When chemical mediators cause the cells in the blood vessel walls to separate slightly and form microscopic gaps the cells become more:

Answer 15

Permeable

Question 16

Which of the following blood cells are the first to arrive at the scene of a traumatic injury?

Answer 16

Polymorphonuclear neutrophils

Question 17

Which of the following white blood cells is the main cellular responder in a viral infection?

Answer 17

Lymphocytes

Question 18

Which of the following systemic effects of inflammation is mediated by cytokines and chemicals released by bacteria stimulating the production of prostaglandins?

Answer 18

Pyrexia

Question 19

All of the following are actions caused by histamine EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Answer 19

Correct: Constricts blood vessels
Dilates blood vessels
Increases vascular permeability
Increases nasal mucous

Question 20

All of the following are endogenous types of chemical mediators EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Answer 20

Histamine
Serotonin
Prostaglandins
Correct: Toxins produced by bacteria

Question 21

Fibrous repair is the final outcome when regeneration is not possible. A Keloid results from excessive scar formation.

Answer 21

Both statements are true

Question 22

Healing by primary intention occurs when which one of the following conditions is met?

Answer 22

Edges of the wound are brought together by sutures