Inflammation — Flashcards

Granuloma formation: Interaction between macrophages and Th cells causes macrophages to secrete _____, which induces Th1 differentiation

Fever in inflammation is mediated by _____, which raises the temperature setpoint

What type of hypersensitivity reaction is poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis? _____

Inhibition of _____ (e.g., immunosuppression, drugs) results in a lack of granuloma formation and the reactivation of tuberculosis

Histamine mediates type _____ hypersensitivity reactions via activation of H1 receptors

CD_____ is a marker of the monocyte-macrophage cell lineage

Mast cells may be activated by cross-linking of cell-surface _____ by antigen

Arthus reaction leads to immune complex formation in the _____; characterized by edema, necrosis, and activation of complement

What color are MSU crystals (gout) when under parallel light? _____

Which type of granuloma exhibits central necrosis? _____