Reference no: EM133423026

Question

1. The physiology associated with edema directly involves

a. Increased capillary permeability
b. Increased blood flow to an area
c. Increased WBC production
d. Increased cell metabolism

2. White blood cells secrete pyrogens (some are interleukins) that cause the hypothalamus to make prostaglandin, which causes the body temperature to re-set to a higher level. This is called:

a. A specific immune response
b. Fever
c. Inflammation
d. phagocytosis

3. Which of the following is NOT a role of complement?

a. Formation of membrane attack complex and cell lysis
b. Enhancing phagocytosis via opsonization
c. Production of antibodies
d. Enhancing inflammation

4. The presence of erythema at the site of inflammation can be explained by

a. Vasodilation which increases blood flow
b. Increased cell metabolism
c. Increased capillary permeability
d. Dead phagocytes

5. Histamine is secreted by mast cells of connective tissue. If enough histamine is present there is a possibility of vascular shock.

a. True
b. False

6. Inflammatory chemicals as a group promote

a. Vasodilation
b. Increased capillary permeability
c. Chemotaxis
d. All of the above