PAT 20A/B Study Guide - Final Guide: Exudate, White Blood Cell, Pus
13 Jan 2017
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A response of vascularized tissue to an injury or cell death. Movement of fluid and leukocytes ( wbcs) from the blood into the extravascular tissue. Hope that tissues returns to normal but may lead to: Abscess formation a collection of pus: thick fluid that contains wbc, dead tissue and germs ( bacteria) Scar formation may alter function such as. Process of inflammation: to increase blood flow on the site of injury ( vascular. Response: to alert the products of healing to move to the site of injury ( cellular response, remove injured tissue and prepare the site for healing. Exudate consists of fluid & leukocytes that move from the circulation to the site of injury. B/c of increase in capillary blood flow ( from vasodilation) Caused by release of chemical mediators that stimulate nerve endings (e. g. histamine, prostaglandins) Fluid shift to interstitial spaces ( increased blood flow)
