Quiz on Inflammation and Pathology

What is the primary purpose of inflammation?

• To cause tissue damage

• To eliminate offending agents

• To promote chronic diseases

• To reduce blood flow

Which of the following is a common cause of chronic disease related to inflammation?

• Common cold

• Influenza

• Acute bronchitis

• Rheumatoid arthritis

What type of inflammation is characterized by the presence of pus?

• Chronic inflammation

• Serous inflammation

• Fibrinous inflammation

• Purulent inflammation

Which cells are primarily involved in the acute inflammatory response?

• Neutrophils

• Basophils

• Eosinophils

• Lymphocytes

What is the term for the movement of leukocytes toward the site of injury?

• Chemotaxis

• Phagocytosis

• Exudation

• Transmigration

Which mediator is primarily responsible for vasodilation during inflammation?

• Leukotrienes

• Prostaglandins

• Cytokines

• Histamine

What is the main role of macrophages in chronic inflammation?

• Activating T cells

• Releasing histamine

• Producing pus

• Secreting antibodies

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

• Swelling

• Numbness

• Redness

• Heat

What is the outcome of acute inflammation if the offending agent is eliminated?

• Chronic inflammation

• Complete resolution

• Tissue necrosis

• Fibrosis