Chapter 14

The liver produces this type of acute phase protein during episodes of acute inflammation: Select one: A. Degranulation proteins B. Biochemical mediators C. C-reactive proteins D. Chemotaxic chemicals

C. C-reactive proteins

Inflammation is the body's reaction to: Select one: A. Injury B. Invasion of pathogens C. Edema D. A and B

D. A and B

Your neighbor has a chronic inflammation in her foot due to diabetes. What signs and symptoms would you expect your neighbor to experience with this chronic inflammation? Select one: A. Redness B. Heat C. Pain D. None of these

D. None of these

A polymorphonuclear leukocyte travels to an infection site, attaches to a bacterium, ingests, and digests the unfortunate bacterium. The process of engulfing and digesting microorganisms is termed: Select one: A. Trans-endothelial migration B. Opsonization C. Chemotaxis D. Phagocytosis

D. Phagocytosis

B-lymphocytes affect microorganisms by: Select one: A. Killing microorganisms on contact B. Engulfing and phagocytizing invading organisms C. Intensifying the immune system D. Secreting antibodies that neutralize microorganisms

D. Secreting antibodies that neutralize microorganisms

The complement system is part of: Select one: A. Breakdown in collagen matrix B. Treatment of chronic disease C. Activity that breaks down bone D. The immune response

D. The immune response

The immune system protects the body against all of the following, EXCEPT: Select one: A. Basophils B. Viruses C. Bacteria D. Toxins

A. Basophils

A leukocyte secretes a biologically active compound that attracts more immune cells to an infection site. Biologically active compounds secreted by cells that activate the body's immune system are termed: Select one: A. Biochemical mediators B. Degranulation proteins C. C-reactive proteins D. Chemotaxic chemicals

A. Biochemical mediators

All of the following are symptoms of inflammation EXCEPT: Select one: A. Bruising B. Pain C. Swelling D. Heat

A. Bruising

Your friend is walking on the beach barefoot and cuts his foot on something sharp hidden in the sand. At home, he washes the foot and puts on an adhesive bandage over the cut. The next day the area around the cut is swollen, red, and hot. What is the cause of the HEAT in the area? Select one: A. Increased blood flow rushing to the area of the cut in his foot B. A bacterial infection in the open cut in his foot C. Destruction of epithelial tissue cells in the area of the cut D. Entry of fluid and cells into the connective tissues of the foot

A. Increased blood flow rushing to the area of the cut in his foot

Pus at a site of inflammation consists of: Select one: A. Leukocytes that have engorged on bacteria and died B. Edematous fluid that leaked out of capillaries C. Plaque biofilm mixed with blood D. T- and B-lymphocytes

A. Leukocytes that have engorged on bacteria and died

In a bacterial infection of the periodontium, the cells that arrive to the infection site first (the rapid responders) are the: Select one: A. Polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs) B. Macrophages C. T-lymphocytes D. Monocytes

A. Polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs)

A leukocyte travels through the bloodstream to an infection site and pushes its way between the cells lining the blood vessel. This process of exiting the blood vessel is termed: Select one: A. Trans-endothelial migration B. Opsonization C. Chemotaxis D. Phagocytosis

A. Trans-endothelial migration

Your young daughter goes to bed at night feeling fine and everything seems normal. In the morning, she complains that her ear hurts. You see that her ear lobe is very swollen, red, hot to the touch, and slightly painful to the touch. Should you take your daughter to her physician? Select one: A. Yes, because the ear shows four signs of inflammation B. Yes, because you cannot stand to see your little daughter being uncomfortable C. No, a swollen ear cannot be that important; wait and see how it is tomorrow D. Yes, because this could result from an injury to her ear; like a bug bite

A. Yes, because the ear shows four signs of inflammation

Chronic inflammation begins suddenly and is of short duration. Acute inflammation continues for more than a few weeks. Select one: A. Both statements are true B. Both statements are false C. The first statement is true; the second is false D. The first statement is false; the second is true

B. Both statements are false

Your friend is walking on the beach barefoot and cuts his foot on something sharp hidden in the sand. At home, he washes the foot and puts on an adhesive bandage over the cut. The next day the area around the cut is swollen, red, and hot. What is the cause of the REDNESS? Select one: A. Entry of fluid and cells into the connective tissues of the foot B. Increased blood flow rushing to the area of the cut in his foot C. A bacterial infection in the open cut in his foot D. Destruction of epithelial tissue cells in the area of the cut

B. Increased blood flow rushing to the area of the cut in his foot

An individual has an acute inflammation. Which of the following would you expect to see elevated in his blood tests? Select one: A. Chemotaxis B. Phagosome C. C-reactive protein (CRP) D. Opsonization

C. C-reactive protein (CRP)

A leukocyte exits the blood vessel and enters the connective tissue to travel to the site of an infection. What is the process called whereby leukocytes are attracted to an infection site? Select one: A. Phagocytosis B. Opsonization C. Chemotaxis D. Trans-endothelial migration

C. Chemotaxis

When an area of the mouth becomes inflamed, there is an increased blood flow in affected tissues to: Select one: A. Wash the offending invaders from the site B. Create heat for healing C. Deliver immune defenders to the site D. None of these

C. Deliver immune defenders to the site

The complement system carries out all of the following functions, EXCEPT: Select one: A. Removal of immune complexes from circulation B. Puncturing the cell membranes of certain bacteria C. Engulfing (eating) bacteria D. Recruiting additional phagocytic cells to the infection site

C. Engulfing (eating) bacteria

Your friend cut her finger while chopping vegetables yesterday. Today her finger is twice its normal size. What is the cause of the SWELLING? Select one: A. Destruction of epithelial tissue cells in the area of the cut B. Increased blood flow rushing to the area of the cut in her finger C. Entry of fluid and cells into the connective tissues of the finger D. A bacterial infection in the open cut in her finger

C. Entry of fluid and cells into the connective tissues of the finger