Inflammation and Repair — MCQs

What is chronic granulomatous disease?

What is the most important cytokine for the synthesis and deposition of connective tissue proteins?

Which of the following events occurs first in wound healing?

Caseous necrosis in granuloma is NOT found in which of the following conditions?

What governs the strength of a wound after 2 months?

Which of the following statements regarding wound healing is NOT true?

Which cytokine is primarily responsible for fibrosis?

Granulation tissue appearance is due to -

A 25-year-old machinist sustains an injury from a metal sliver in his left hand. Over the next few days, the wounded area becomes reddened, tender, swollen, and warm to the touch. The patient presents to the emergency room for removal of the sliver. Twenty-four hours later, endothelial cells at the site of injury release a chemical mediator that inhibits further platelet aggregation. What is this mediator of inflammation?

In an inflammatory response to infection, it is found that the inflammatory infiltrate is predominated by neutrophils for several days beyond the usual 24-48 hours. Which of the following organisms is most likely the cause of infection?