PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

HEALING AND REPAIR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Blood vessels vasodilate causing swelling
A
acute phase
B
subacute phase
C
remodeling phase
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Vasodilation is a mechanism to enhance blood flow to areas of the body that are lacking oxygen and/or nutrients. The vasodilation causes a decrease in systemic vascular resistance (SVR) and an increase in blood flow, resulting in a reduction of blood pressure.

Detailed explanation-2: -Acute Inflammation The amount of vasoconstriction is related to the amount of vascular injury, but it is usually brief. Vasoconstriction is followed by vasodilation and increased vascular permeability, as a direct result of the release of histamine from resident mast cells.

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