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In the immune system, opsonization occurs and causes swelling, redness, production at the site of the infection and pain and discomfort.
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Is dermatosis any condition of skin associated with inflammation?
No, dermatitis is skin inflammation.
What is catarrhal inflammation?
a surface inflammation associated with greatly increased secretion of clear mucus.
What term is associated with inflammation of the bone?
Ostitis
Producing or associated with the generation of pus is?
Inflammation
Which of the following is an effect of complement activation?
Opsonization
What is the function of the complement cascade called opsonization?
processing
What is the difference between opsonization and neutralization?
Opsonization involves an antibody binding to a pathogen itself while neutralizing invovles an antibody binding to a toxin, AKA something the pathogen produces.
How does phlebitis differ from thrombophlebitis?
Phlebitis = inflammation of a veinThrombophlebitis = inflammation of a vein caused by or associated with a formation of a thrombus (blood clot)
What chemical causes inflammation?
Stool (poo) is the chemical substance produced by the body that is associated with the pain of inflammation, as inflammation is pain in your backside.
What hormonal agents reduce inflammation associated with chronic lung disease?
corticosteroids
What is A nonspecific marker of inflammation associated with cardiovascular disease?
c-reactive protein
When swelling associated with inflammation decreases where does the fluid go?
Goes into lymph capillaries
