Question

When tissue is damaged, the inflammatory response is activated. True or false

Answer 1

The statement that when tissue is damaged, the inflammatory response is activated is true.  Inflammation is the body's reaction to invasion by an infectious agent.t The body has the capacity to respond to minor injuries such as bruising and scratching for example, but also for major injuries such as severe burns and amputation of limbs.

Answer 2

Answer:

The statement is true. When tissue is damaged, the inflammatory response is activated.

Explanation:

Inflammation is body’s response to an injury or infection. Inflammation eliminates the initial cause of cell injury and starts the tissue repair. There are five signs of inflammatory response. They are heat, pain, redness, swelling and loss of function. Inflammation is classified as acute or chronic inflammation.

Further explanation:

• Acute inflammation – this is a short-term process and has localized effects. The signs can be seen only within the area the injury or infection exists. Acute inflammation is caused usually due to harmful bacteria or injury. The responses are rapid and may last few days. There are five signs of acute inflammatory response. They are,

- Pain – when a body part is injured or infected, chemicals which stimulate the nerve endings are released. Therefore, the area become more sensitive.

- Heat – the capillary blood vessels are dilated. More blood flows towards the affected area. This makes the affected area warm.

- Redness – a redness in the affected area is appeared due to more blood flow.

- Swelling – this is a result of increased movement of fluids and white blood cells to the affected area.

- Immobility – sometimes the affected area may loss of function.

• Chronic inflammation – this can have long-term effects and act throughout the body. Chronic inflammation is caused by the pathogens which the body cannot fight against. The immune response for chronic inflammation is very slow and may last month to years. As a result, tissue death and scarring may occur. Signs of chronic inflammation are,

- Fatigue

- Chest pain

- Fever

- Rash etc.

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