ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

IMMUNE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT a cardinal sign of inflammation?
A
swelling
B
atrophy
C
heat
D
redness
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Inflammation can be recognized clinically by 5 cardinal signs: rubor (redness), calor (warmth), tumor (swelling), dolor (pain), and functio laesa (loss of function). These clinical signs can be explained by the biochemical and cellular processes activated during the inflammatory response.

Detailed explanation-2: -So, the correct option is ‘Antibodies’.

Detailed explanation-3: -Clinically, acute inflammation is characterized by 5 cardinal signs: rubor (redness), calor (increased heat), tumor (swelling), dolor (pain), and functio laesa (loss of function) (Figure 3-1). The first four were described by Celsus (ca 30 bc–38 ad); the fifth was a later addition by Virchow in the nineteenth century.

Detailed explanation-4: -Redness. Heat. Swelling. Pain. Loss of function. 23-Nov-2010

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