Pathology 2420A Study Guide - Final Guide: Cell Adhesion Molecule, Endothelium, Blood Vessel

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To acquaint you with an important mechanism of defence and explain and illustrate the various steps involved in the inflammatory response. We"ll also look at the factors that initiate and modify the course of the inflammatory reaction. Give examples for each type: define granuloma. Give three common etiologies: classify inflammatory exudates. Give examples: define abscess, empyema and additional special forms of inflammation, list at least two systemic effects of inflammation. Acute - of short duration or occurring suddenly. Cardinal signs of inflammation: rubor - redness, tumor - swelling, calor - heat, dolor - pain, functio laesa - loss of function or impaired function. Chemical mediators - a variety of chemicals secreted by various cells and from injured tissue involved in the inflammatory response, e. g. histamine. Responsible for mediating vascular and cellular responses in inflammation. Chemotaxis - phenomenon that guides and attracts wbcs to the site of injury.