Inflammation & Immunology

Question 1

What is the purpose of inflammation?

Answer 1

~Destroy infectious and injurious organisms
~ Wall off the site of infection
~ Stimulate and enhance the immune response
~ Stimulate tissue healing

Question 2

What are the characteristics of inflammation?

Answer 2

~Occurs in vascular tissues
~ Immediate
~ Nonspecific
~ No memory
~ Will affect anything in the vicinity
~ Self limiting