The five cardinal signs of inflammation

1.      Match the following

a)      Rubor                                           _b__ heat

b)     Calor                                            _d__ pain

c)      Tumor                                          _e__ impaired function

d)     Dolor                                            __c_ swelling

e)      Functio laesa                                _a__ redness

2.      The following cells are the first white blood cells at the site of injury. They phagocytize substances such as pathogenic microorganisms and tissue debris. Die shortly after phagocytosis.

a)      Erythrocytes

b)     Neutrophils

c)      Macrophages

d)     Lymphocytes

e)      Platelets

3.      Acute inflammation is characterized by marked vascular changes, including vasoconstriction, decreased permeability and decreased blood flow.

a)      True

b)     False

4.      Bacterial infection usually results in an increase of neutrophils, creating ______________

a)      Neutrophilia

b)     Neutropenia

c)      Leukemia

d)     Anemia