Inflammation

Question 1

Key changes with acute inflammation

Answer 1

Vasodilation, Exudate forms, Infiltration by inflammatory cells

Question 2

4 cardinal signs of inflammation

Answer 2

Rubor, Calor, Tumor, Dolor

Question 3

Systemic consequences of inflammation

Answer 3

Fever, Leukocytosis, Decreased appetite, Raised pulse, Altered sleep

Question 4

Complications of acute inflammation

Answer 4

Healthy tissues damaged, Abscesses, Obstruction, Sepsis

Question 5

Main cells involved in chronic inflammation

Answer 5

Macrophages, Lymphocytes, Fibroblasts

Question 6

Different types of giant cell

Answer 6

Langerhans, Foreign body, Touton

Question 7

Complications of chronic inflammation

Answer 7

Fibrosis, Reduced function, Damage to tissues