Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

21. The Immune System

Introduction to Inflammation

Anatomy & Physiology

21. The Immune System

Introduction to Inflammation

Previous problemNext problem

Struggling with Anatomy & Physiology?

Join thousands of students who trust us to help them ace their exams!Watch the first video

Multiple Choice

Which statement correctly describes the inflammatory response process?

The inflammatory response is a specific immune response targeting particular pathogens.

The inflammatory response is initiated by the release of histamines from mast cells.

The inflammatory response is characterized by a decrease in blood flow to the affected area.

The inflammatory response involves the immediate production of antibodies by B cells.

Previous problemNext problem

Verified step by step guidance

Understand that the inflammatory response is part of the body's innate immune system, which provides a non-specific defense mechanism against pathogens.

Recognize that the inflammatory response is initiated when mast cells release histamines in response to injury or infection. Histamines are chemicals that play a key role in the inflammatory process.

Histamines cause blood vessels to dilate, increasing blood flow to the affected area. This is contrary to the statement that suggests a decrease in blood flow.

The increased blood flow results in redness and warmth, while the permeability of blood vessels allows immune cells and proteins to enter the tissue, causing swelling.

Note that the immediate production of antibodies by B cells is part of the adaptive immune response, not the inflammatory response. The inflammatory response does not involve specific targeting of pathogens.