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34 Cards in this Set
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Histamine |
Vasodilation + increased capillary permeability |
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Bradykinin |
Activates pain receptors, stimulates histamine |
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Swelling or Edema |
Shift of protein +fluid into interstitial space |
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Inflammatory pain |
Pressure on fluid on nerves |
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Serous exudate |
Watery interstitial fluid with protein and leucocytes |
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Fibrinous exudate |
Thick and sticky, forms scars |
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Purulent exudate |
Leucocytes and cell debris/ pus |
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Abscess |
Localized pocket of purulent exudate |
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Pyrexia |
Fever |
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Malaise |
Feeling unwell |
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Pyrogens |
Cause the hypothalamus to set the body temp higher |
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Infarction |
Heart attack |
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Isoenzymes |
Elevated levels w/ severe inflammation and necrosis |
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Chronic inflammation |
More lymphocytes, macrophages, and fibroblasts |
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Fibroblasts |
Connective tissue cells |
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granuloma |
Small mass of cells with necrotic center |
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Anti-inflammatory drugs |
Interfere with blood clotting |
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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) |
reduce prostaglandin production |
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Interarticular |
Injected into joint |
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First aid for injury related inflammation |
RICE rest, ice, compression, elevation |
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Angiogenesis |
Development of new blood vessels |
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Adhesion |
Bands of scar tissue joining two surfaces |
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Contracture |
Scar tissue immobilizing joint |
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Hematocrit |
Percentage of blood cells in a volume of blood |
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1st line of defense |
Mechanical barrier |
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2nd line of defense |
Phagocytosis+ inflammation |
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3rd defense |
Immune response |
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Phagocytosis |
Neutrophils, monocytes, +macrophages engulf and destroy bacteria etc |
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T-lymphocytes |
Cell-mediated immunity, antibody production |
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Eosinophils |
Elevated during allergic responses |
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Mast cells, basophils |
Secrete histamine |
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Neutrophils |
First cells to migrate to an injured area |
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Monocytes |
Involved in chronic inflammations |
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Neutrophils, macrophages, monocytes |
Phagocytosis microorganisms |
