Chemical Mediators of Inflammation — Flashcards

Acute inflammation arises in response to _____ or tissue necrosis

_____ first listed the four cardinal signs of inflammation

Swelling in inflammation is mediated by endothelial cell disruption (due to tissue damage) and endothelial cell contraction (caused by _____, histamine, and serotonin)

TGF- is a growth factor that mediates _____ and angiogenesis. It inhibits inflammation

Chronic inflammation is characterized by the presence of _____, lymphocytes and plasma cells in tissue

The histopathological section has giant cells with a central ring of nuclei suggestive of _____

What type of cells are the following examples? _____ ,smooth muscle cells

Hint: Labile, Stable, or Permanent?

Acute inflammation typically results in resolution and healing, which is mediated by _____ and TGF-B

Vitamin D excess is seen in _____ diseases due to increased activation of vitamin D by epithelioid macrophages

Keloid scars are characterized by very increased type _____ and III collagen synthesis