INFLAMMATION

WHAT IS INFLAMMATION?

Inflammation is a response to injury or infection in order to defend the body from viruses, bacteria, or perceived immunologic threats. Inflammation usually consists of two phases; the acute phase, and the chronic phase. The inflammatory process involves the activation…
CAUSES OF INFLAMMATION

WHAT IS INFLAMMATION?

Inflammation is a response to injury or infection in order to defend the body from viruses, bacteria, or perceived immunologic threats. Inflammation usually consists of two phases; the acute phase, and the chronic phase. The inflammatory process involves the activation…
CHRONIC INFLAMMATION

What is Chronic Inflammation?

Chronic inflammation is the long term response to an injury or infection. Summary of Chronic Inflammation: Infiltration of lymphocytes, and deposition of scar tissue. Causes of Chronic Inflammation Include: Long term acute inflammation Long term exposure to irritantsAutoimmune conditions Mediators…
ACUTE INFLAMMATION

What is Acute Inflammation?

Acute inflammation is the cellular process of responding to cell damage or infection in the short term. Summary of Acute Inflammation: Injury or infection causes release of cell signals that recruit inflammatory cells that try to fix the issue. Signs…
INFLAMMATION

What is Inflammation?

Inflammation is the body's response to injury or infection. Inflammation is basically divided into two types: Acute inflammation: Immediate. Chronic inflammation: Long term.