Inflammation, RA, & Gout
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Inflammation is initiated by what?
infection in the tissues
What does the COX enzyme make?
prostadinglandins
COX enzyme is ÷ into COX-1 & COX-2, what does COX 1 do?
Protects stomach lining & regulates platelets
COX enzyme is ÷ into COX-1 & COX-2, what does COX 2 do?
Triggers fever & pain
What role do prostaglandins have w/ inflammation?
THey increase vasodilation of BV WHICH increases capilaary permiablity
what drug is the one used for inflammation? (classification)
NSAIDs
What is the disease rheumatoid arthiritis?
An autoimmune disease that causes joints (other than hands) to be inflammaed & pain
juvenile idopathic arthities is between what age ranges? Is there exact known cause?
1-3 y/o & no
How does gout happen?
an increase of uric acid from increased purine diet
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