PATHOLOGY MCQ
LYMPHO RETICULAR SYSTEM
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tells the body there is an injury that needs to be attended to
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prevents spread of injury to nearby body tissues
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brings in cells to fight off infection
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keeps the infection from being able to enter the area of the injury/illness
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Detailed explanation-1: -The inflammatory response is a defense mechanism that evolved in higher organisms to protect them from infection and injury. Its purpose is to localize and eliminate the injurious agent and to remove damaged tissue components so that the body can begin to heal.
Detailed explanation-2: -Pathogens (germs) like bacteria, viruses or fungi. External injuries like scrapes or damage through foreign objects (for example a thorn in your finger) Effects of chemicals or radiation.
Detailed explanation-3: -Inflammation occurs in response to physical trauma, intense heat and irritating chemicals, as well as to infection by viruses and bacteria. The inflammatory response: (1) prevents the spread of damaging agents to nearby tissues (2) disposes of cell debris and pathogens and (3) sets the stage for the repair process.