Inflammation Quiz

What is the aim of inflammation?

• To eliminate the injury and start the process of repair

• To cause injury

• To ignore the injury

• To spread the injury

Which of the following is NOT a cardinal sign of inflammation?

• Pain

• Redness

• Swelling

• Coldness

What suffix is added to the English, Latin, or Greek name of an organ to designate inflammation?

• pathy

• itis

• emia

• osis

Which cells are involved in acute inflammation?

• Basophils / Mast Cells

• Eosinophils

• Neutrophils

• Macrophages, lymphocytes & plasma cells

What is the function of fluid exudate in inflammation?

• To prevent healing

• To dilute toxins and carry waste products

• To cause tissue damage

• To increase pain

Which leukocytes are involved in defense against bacteria?

• Monocytes and Macrophages

• Eosinophils

• Neutrophils

• Basophils / Mast Cells

What is the major cellular defense system against bacteria?

• Eosinophils

• Monocytes and Macrophages

• Basophils / Mast Cells

• Neutrophils

Which type of inflammation is characterized by a yellow membrane covering all tissue surfaces?

• Hemorrhagic inflammation

• Suppurative inflammation

• Fibrinous inflammation

• Serous inflammation

What is the outcome of acute inflammation where there is scarring and fibrosis?

• Resolution

• Progression to chronic inflammation

• Scarring & fibrosis

• No change

What is the duration of chronic inflammation compared to acute inflammation?

• Equal

• Shorter

• Longer

• Not related to duration