Patho Inflammation Quiz 1

Anorexia

loss of appetite commonly seen during illness or inflammation

Granuloma

a collection of immune cells that forms to wall off substances the body cannot eliminate

Neutrophil

a white blood cell that is one of the first responders to infection

Vasodilation

widening of blood vessels to increase blood flow to an injured area

Bradykinin

a chemical mediator that causes pain, vasodilation, and increased permeability

Hyperemia

increased blood flow to tissue causing redness and warmth

Permeability

the ability of blood vessels to allow fluids and cells to pass through their walls

Chemical mediators

substances released by cells that regulate inflammation and immune responses

Interferons

proteins that help protect cells from viral infection

Phagocytosis

the process by which immune cells engulf and destroy pathogens

Prostaglandin

a chemical mediator involved in inflammation, pain, and fever

Chemotaxis

movement of immune cells toward a site of infection or injury

Leukocyte

a white blood cell involved in immune defense

Purulent

containing pus, usually due to infection

Erythema

redness of the skin caused by increased blood flow

Exudate

fluid rich in proteins and immune cells that leaks into tissues during inflammation

Macrophage

a large immune cell that engulfs pathogens and cellular debris

Pyrexia

fever caused by the immune response

Histamine

a chemical mediator that causes vasodilation and increased permeability

Fibrinogen

a blood protein involved in clot formation and tissue repair

Malaise

a general feeling of discomfort or illness

Pyrogens

substances that cause fever

Edema

swelling caused by fluid accumulation in tissues