ANATOMY
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
Question
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Select all of the following which characterize inflammation.
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pain
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lack of oxygen
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swelling
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redness
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heat
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Based on visual observation, the ancients characterised inflammation by five cardinal signs, namely redness (rubor), swelling (tumour), heat (calor; only applicable to the body’ extremities), pain (dolor) and loss of function (functio laesa).
Detailed explanation-2: -The four cardinal signs of inflammation are redness (Latin rubor), heat (calor), swelling (tumor), and pain (dolor). Redness is caused by the dilation of small blood vessels in the area of injury.
Detailed explanation-3: -Redness. Heat. Swelling. Pain. Loss of function. 23-Nov-2010
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