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PRACTICE
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B) fatigue.
C) redness.
D) granuloma.
2. The vascular, hemodynamic stage of acute inflammation is initiated by
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momentary vasoconstriction followed by vasodilation that causes localized:
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D) coolness.
3. The cellular stage of acute inflammation is marked by the movement of
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leukocytes into the area. Which of the following cells arrives early in great
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numbers?
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C) Neutrophils
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4. The phagocytosis process involves three distinct steps. What is the initial
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step in the process?
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permeability and pain?
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A) Serotonin
B) Histamine
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following exudates is composed of enmeshed necrotic cells?
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B) Fibrinous
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PRACTICE
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1. The characteristic, localized cardinal signs of acute inflammation include:
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A) fever.
B) fatigue.
C) redness.
D) granuloma.
2. The vascular, hemodynamic stage of acute inflammation is initiated by
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momentary vasoconstriction followed by vasodilation that causes localized:
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A) bleeding.
B) congestion.
C) pale skin. z
D) coolness.
3. The cellular stage of acute inflammation is marked by the movement of
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leukocytes into the area. Which of the following cells arrives early in great
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numbers?
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A) Basophils
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D) Platelets
4. The phagocytosis process involves three distinct steps. What is the initial
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step in the process?
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A) Engulfment
B) Intracellular killing z
C) Antigen margination z
D) Recognition and adherence z z
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permeability and pain?
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A) Serotonin
B) Histamine
C) Bradykinin
D) Nitric oxide z
6. Inflammatory exudates are a combination of several types. Which of the
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following exudates is composed of enmeshed necrotic cells?
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A) Serous
B) Fibrinous
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7. The acute-phase systemic response usually begins within hours of the onset
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of inflammation and includes:
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A) fever and lethargy.
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B) decreased C-reactive protein. z z
C) positive nitrogen balance. z z
D) low erythrocyte sedimentation rate.
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8. In contrast to acute inflammation, chronic inflammation is characterized by
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which of the following phenomena?
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A) Profuse fibrinous exudation z z
B) A shift to the left of granulocytes
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C) Metabolic and respiratory alkalosis z z z
D) Lymphocytosis and activated macrophages z z z
