A serous exudate is best described as a a thin watery

30.
A serous exudate is best described as a:
a. thin, watery, colorless exudate.
b. thick, sticky, cloudy secretion.
c. thick, greenish material containing microbes.
d. brownish, clotted material.
ANS: A REF: 70
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31.
Systemic manifestations of an inflammatory response include:
REF: 71
32.
Some local effects of a general inflammatory response would include:
REF: 67
33.
Prolonged administration of glucocorticoids such as prednisone may cause:
1. atrophy of lymphoid tissue.
2. increased resistance to infection.
3. thrombocytopenia.
4. decreased protein synthesis.
REF: 75
34.
Application of ice to an injured knee reduces edema by:
a. promoting return of lymph fluid.
b. causing local vasoconstriction.
c. increasing the rate of tissue repair.
d. causing systemic vasodilation.
ANS: B REF: 75
35.
Healing of large areas of skin loss (including dermis and epidermis) would be most successful
through:
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Prostaglandins are produced from ___________ and cause ___________.
REF: 69
37.
The number of neutrophils in the blood is increased significantly:
REF: 69-70
38.
An abscess contains:
a. serous exudate.
b. purulent exudate.
c. fibrinous exudate.
d. hemorrhagic exudate.
ANS: B REF: 71
40.
Causes of inflammation include:
REF: 67
41.
In normal capillary exchange, what is net hydrostatic pressure based on?
REF: 66
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39.
Nonspecific agents that protect uninfected cells against viruses are called:
REF: 66