Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Define Inflammation. What are the cardinal features of acute inflammation?

Inflammation: Inflammation is a response of vascularized tissues to infections and damaged tissues that brings cells and molecules of host defense from the circulation to the sites where they are needed, in order to eliminate the offending agents.

Cardinal features of acute inflammation:(Hallmark of acute Inflammation).
  1. Rubor (Redness)
  2. Tumor (Swelling)
  3. Calor (Heat)
  4. Dolor (Pain)
  5. Functio laesa (Loss of function)

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