Pathology

Macrophages In Inflammation Question 1. Write a brief on the role of macrophages in inflammation. Answer: Following is the role of macrophages in inflammation: Phagocytosis (cell eating) and pinocytosis (cell drinking). Macrophages on activation by lymphokines released by T lymphocytes or by non-immunologic stimuli elaborate a variety of biologically active … [Read more...] about Macrophages In Inflammation

Complications Of Pulmonary Tuberculosis Question 1. Write down the fate and complications of tuberculosis. Answer: Fate of Tuberculosis The fate of tuberculosis is divided into two parts i.e. The Fate of primary tuberculosis The fate of secondary tuberculosis. Complications of pulmonary tuberculosis Fate of Primary Tuberculosis Lesions of primary … [Read more...] about Complications Of Pulmonary Tuberculosis

Understanding Acute And Chronic Inflammation Define inflammation. Describe the vascular and cellular events of acute inflammation. Answer: Inflammation is defined as the local response of living mammalian tissues to injury due to any agent. It is a body defense reaction in order to eliminate or limit the spread of injurious agents as well as to remove the consequent … [Read more...] about Understanding Acute And Chronic Inflammation

Tuberculous Lymphadenitis Question 1. Write briefly on the tubercular lymph node. Answer: The tubercular lymph node is mainly the hilar and tracheobronchial lymph nodes in the area drained. The affected lymph nodes are matted and show caseation necrosis. Nodal lesions are the potential source of reinfection later on. Lymphatics draining the lung lesion consist … [Read more...] about Tuberculous Lymphadenitis

Exudates And Transudates Question 1. Give the difference between exudate and transudate. Or Write the differences between exudate and transudate. Answer: Question 2. What are circulatory disturbances (only name them)? Write changes in lung and liver due to chronic passive congestion. Answer: Circulatory or hemodynamic disturbances are considered under two broad … [Read more...] about Exudates And Transudates