Acute Inflammation Quiz

Acute inflammation is primarily mediated by neutrophils.

• True

• False

Histamine is released by neutrophils to cause vasodilation.

• True

• False

Acute inflammation always progresses to chronic inflammation.

• True

• False

Margination, rolling, adhesion, and transmigration are the four steps of leukocyte extravasation.

• True

• False

Selectins are involved in firm adhesion of leukocytes to the endothelium.

• True

• False

C-reactive protein (CRP) is an acute-phase reactant produced by the liver in response to inflammation.

• True

• False

Neutrophil apoptosis and macrophage phagocytosis of debris contribute to the resolution of acute inflammation.

• True

• False

A granuloma is a hallmark feature of acute inflammation.

• True

• False

Dilation of postcapillary venules is a key vascular change in acute inflammation.

• True

• False

C3a and C5a are chemotactic factors that promote neutrophil recruitment.

• True

• False