The five cardinal signs of inflammation

1.      Match the following

a)      Rubor                                           ___ heat

b)     Calor                                            ___ pain

c)      Tumor                                          ___ impaired function

d)     Dolor                                            ___ swelling

e)      Functio laesa                                ___ 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