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A comprehensive overview of the inflammatory response, a critical component of the body's defense mechanisms. It covers key aspects such as natural barriers, the inflammatory response itself, and the roles of various plasma protein systems (complement, clotting, and kinin). The document also details cellular mediators, including mast cells, phagocytes, and natural killer cells, and their actions in limiting damage, killing microorganisms, and removing debris. It is useful for students studying immunology, microbiology, or related health sciences. Well-organized and provides clear explanations of complex processes, making it a valuable resource for understanding the body's response to injury and infection. It also includes questions and answers.
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_______ _________ is the natural epithelial barrier & inflammation & confers innate resistance & protection (hint natural) - ANSWER Innate immunity ________ ________ inflammation associated with infection usually Uniates an adaptive process that that results in a long term & effective immunity (hint acquired) - ANSWER Adaptive immunity The 2 defense mechanisms are - ANSWER Natural barriers & inflammatory response Ex of natural barriers - ANSWER Physical, mechanical, biochemical __________ ___________ is activated to protect the body from further injury/infection & promote healing. It's a rapid activity biochem & cellular processes - ANSWER Inflammatory response Examples of first line of defense - ANSWER Physical & mechanical barriers Biochemical barriers Normal microbiome Ex of physical barriers - ANSWER Epethelial cells & mucus lining in GI, genitourinary, & resp tract Goblet cells in resp tract Skin has low pH
Ex of mechanical barriers - ANSWER Goblet cells cells secrete mucus to traps Microorganisms Cleansing & washing Ex of biochemical barriers - ANSWER Epithelial derived chemicals- mucus sweat, saliva, tears( trap & kill) Antimicrobial peptides- proteins secreted from epithelial cells that destroy pathogens Ex. Of normal microbiome - ANSWER Microorganisms that colonize on body's surface (eyes, in GI, urethra, vagina) If immune system decreased, some bacteria can affect individuals- ex. Yeast infection What is the second line of defense - ANSWER Inflammation ________ is programmed to respond to cellular/tissue damage - ANSWER Inflammation ________ ________ is rapid, designed to limit the extent of damage, destroy infectious pathogens, initiate adaptive immune response, & begin healing - ANSWER Inflammatory response Causes of acute inflammatory response - ANSWER Cell injury by: hypoxia, genetics, immune response, chemicals, microorganisms, heat, cold, or radiation Presence of hosts, microbes, or someone else's dead cells 3 characteristics of vascular response in inflammation - ANSWER Vasodilation Increased vascular permeability
_____________ pathway starts by activated proteins (C1) of adaptive immune system bound to antigens - ANSWER Classical ________ pathway is activated by mannose binding lectin, bind to bacterial polysaccharides, & the cascades will result in cell lysis - ANSWER Lectin _________ pathway is activated by gram - bacterial & fungal cell wall polysaccharides - ANSWER Alternative ____________ infuse rapid mast cell degranulation & release of histamines - ANSWER Analhylatoxins ________ ________ attract leukocytes to site of inflammation - ANSWER Chemotatic factor ___________ is a molecule that tags microorganisms making them more susceptible for phagocytosis - ANSWER Opsonin What starts the clotting cascade? - ANSWER Compliment cascade & Hageman factor (XII) What is the function of the clotting system - ANSWER -prevents spread of infection -stops bleeding, clot formation -traps microorganism, keeps at site of injury
chemotaxis, & cause smooth muscle contract - ANSWER Bradykinin Within kinin system, _________ enzymes are present in plasma & tissue to limit the extent of inflammation - ANSWER Kininase Control of the 3 systems is important for what two reasons - ANSWER -inflammatory process is critical for an individuals survival -biochemical mediators are very potent so their actions need to be confined Inactivating plasma protein systems include - ANSWER Histaminase Carboxypeptidase Fibrinolytic system C1 esterase inhibitor ___________ inactivated the anaphylatoxic activities & kininases - ANSWER Carboxypeptidase ________ degrades histamine & kallikrein - ANSWER Histaminase _________ __________ activated when clot is formed & is designed to limit size of clot & remove it when bleeding stops - ANSWER Fibrinolytic system _________ is formed by plasminogen & degrades fibrin clots. It also can activate the compliment cascade by activating C1 - ANSWER Plasmin ____ - _______ ________ inhibits the complement activation - ANSWER C1-esterase inhibitor (C1-inh)
Inactivate inflammatory responses include these actions - ANSWER -Enzymes in plasma that can destroy
Types of cytokines include - ANSWER Chemokines Interleukins Interferons Tumor necrosis factor alpha Lymphokines & monokines proinflammatory interleukins include - ANSWER IL1 & IL IL1- fever causing & activates monocytes, macrophages, lymphocytes IL6- induces hepatocytes to produce proteins What interleukin is anti inflammatory - ANSWER IL10- suppresses growth & production of cytokines & lymphocytes ______ protect primarily against viral infection - ANSWER Interferons _______ has the primary function of inducing leukocyte chemotaxis & it mainly affects eosinophils, lymphocytes, neutrophils, & monocytes - ANSWER Chemokines _______ cells are the most important activator in inflammatory response. Located in loose connective tissue - ANSWER Mast _________ are found in the blood & have the same fx as mast cells - ANSWER Basophils Mast cells are released by _______ & ______ - ANSWER Degranulation & synthesis What does mast cell activation include - ANSWER Physical Injury chemical agents, immunologic means, activation of TLRs, allergic response
_________ are releases from mast cells & act in membrane phospholipids. Their effects are similar to histamines - ANSWER Leukotrienes ________ are vasoactive & cause constriction of smooth muscle & dilation of post capillary venues which increases flow & vascular permeability - ANSWER Histamines ___________ causes increased vascular permeability & smooth muscular contraction, suppresses the release of histamines from mast cells & reads of lysosomal enzymes from neutrophils - ANSWER Prostaglandins ________ is when a cell invests & disposed of damages cells, forgein material, & microorganisms - ANSWER Phagocytosis What cells are phagocytes - ANSWER Neutrophils Eosinophils Basophils Dendritic cells Monocytes/macrophage
These phagocytes are the first to arrive to site of injury & sensitive to acidic environment so they will become a component of exudate when they die - ANSWER Neutrophils
These phagocytes are mild but have two functions. To protect against parasites & helps regulate vascular mediators released from mast cells - ANSWER Eosinophils
These cells recognize & eliminate cells infected with viruses & abnormal cells like cancer cells They provide cytokines(messenger cell) & are principle in adaptive immunity
Local manifestations of inflammation - ANSWER -Heat & redness(result of vasodilation & increased blood flow) -swelling (result of increased fluid& cells, pressure changes) -pain(pressure of swelling & prostaglandins)
systemic manifestations of inflammation - ANSWER - fever(induced by cytokines) -leukocytosis (increased wbc>11,000) -plasma protein synthesis
Causes of chronic inflammation - ANSWER -Unsuccessful treatment of acute inflammation -bacteria resistant to phagocytosis
_______forms if macrophages can not clear up infection so body will wall infectious area off - ANSWER Granuloma
_______ is the replacement of damaged tissues w/ healthy tissue w/ complete return of normal function - ANSWER Regeneration
_________ is the restoration of normal function but cannot happen if damage is bad. Therefore ______ =replaced destroyed tissue with scar tissue - ANSWER Resolution Repair
3 processes of wound healing - ANSWER fill in Seal (epithialization) Shrink the would (contraction)
_______ _______ - when a wound heals with little tissue loss - ANSWER Primary intention
______ ______ - when a wound takes longer to heal & needs more tissue replacement - ANSWER Secondary intention
3 phases of wound healing - ANSWER Inflammation, proliferation & new
The compliment system activates ... - ANSWER Proenzymes
What are the two pathways of the clotting cascade - ANSWER Extrinsic & intrinsic
What is the difference between the extrinsic & intrinsic pathways of the clotting cascade - ANSWER Extrinsic- vessel wall injury triggers hageman factor
Intrinsic- activated by tissue factor
Functions of kinin system - ANSWER -Increase permeability -Increase chemotaxis -Work with prostaglandins to create pain -dilate microcirculation
The H1 receptor is located where & does what - ANSWER Located in bronchi turns on inflammation response
H2 receptor is located where & does what - ANSWER Stomach & suppresses inflammation response
What cells have H1 & H2 receptors - ANSWER Neutrophils
_______ is similar to histamine- it has a prolonged effect & is slow to react - ANSWER Leukotrienes
____________ cells in wound healing can take away debris along with secrete a factor so new capillary buds can form (only for duration of wound healing ) - ANSWER Macrophages/monocytes