Exam Objectives Acute Inflammation Flashcards
1
Q
What is the etiology of acute inflammation (6)
A
Hypoxia, nutritional deficiencies, caustic chemicals, radiation, microorganisms, trauma/surgery
2
Q
What is the first line of defense?
A
Skin and mucous membranes
3
Q
What is the second line of defense?
A
Inflammatory response
4
Q
What is the third line of defense?
A
Immune response
5
Q
What are the two major anatomical changes to vessels in vascular changes?
A
Increased permeability and increased dilation
6
Q
What are the four steps of cellular response?
A
Margination/adhesion, migration, chemotaxis, phagocytosis
7
Q
What happens during margination?
A
Cytokines are released and increase expression of selectins. WBC slow down and adhere to vessels
