Role of fibroblasts - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

TEST BANK ESSENTIALS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (4TH EDITION BY PORTH) CONTENTS Chapter 01 - Cell Structure and Function .......................................................................................................................... 2 Chapter 02 - Cellular Responses to Stress, Injury, and Aging .......................................................................................... 7 Chapter 03 - Inflammation, the Inflammatory Response, and Fever ..............................................

Which component of the epidermis initiates immune responses and provides a defense against environmental antigens? Correct Answer-Langerhans cells Which cells of the dermis release histamine and play a role in the hypersensitivity reactions of the skin? Correct Answer-Mast cells Which cells of the dermis secrete connective tissue matrix? Correct Answer-Fibroblasts Which gland releases secretions that are important in thermoregulation and cooling of the body through evaporation? Correct ...

ABSITE Exam Questions And Answers 100% Correct Latest (Graded A+). The vagus nerve mediates what in the setting of systemic inflammation? Correct Answer: Enhanced gut motility What type of hormones are cytokines? Correct Answer: polypeptide Function of heat shock proteins Correct Answer: Binding of autologous proteins to improve ligand binding Omega-3 fatty acids have what affect on the inflammatory response? Correct Answer: Decrease What is a known affect of TNF? Correct Answer: Expressi...

Cells make up the Epidermis? correct answers Keratinocytes Keratinocytes are? correct answers in stratum granulosum, relase lipids which continaun moisture, brick and mortar of skin Dermis contains? correct answers cells for immune function: Macrophages and Fibroblasts Ph of the skin? correct answers 4-6.5 Macrophages do what? correct answers Fibroblasts are? correct answers subcutaneous tissue? correct answers can not regenerate, heals scar tissue, poorly perfused, plays key...

CWSP note cards exam questions & answers 2023/2024 D) negative wound therapy followed by split thickness grafting - ANSWER-50 yrs old pt 2wks s/p hernia repair develops wound dehiscence with biological mesh. What's most appropriate treatment? A) immediate reoperation w/ mesh removal B) early reoperation followed by delayed primary closure C) wet to moist gauze dressing daily dressing changes D) negative wound therapy followed by split thickness grafting C) myofibroblasts - ANSWE...

Cells make up the Epidermis? - correct answerKeratinocytes Keratinocytes are? - correct answerin stratum granulosum, relase lipids which continaun moisture, brick and mortar of skin Dermis contains? - correct answercells for immune function: Macrophages and Fibroblasts Ph of the skin? - correct answer4-6.5 Macrophages do what? - correct answer Fibroblasts are? - correct answer subcutaneous tissue? - correct answercan not regenerate, heals scar tissue, poorly perfused, plays key...

1. Which of the following tissues is always avascular? A) connective tissue D) epithelial tissue B) muscle tissue E) nervous tissue C) skeletal tissue Ans:  D Difficulty:  Medium 2. A scientist who examines tissue changes that might indicate disease is called a A) histologist. D) epidemologist B) radiologist. E) endocrinologist. C) pathologist. Ans:  C Difficulty:  Easy 3. The tissue lining body cavities is A) epithelial tissue. D) m...

Tissues made up of two things - -cells -extracellular matrix (extracellular space) What is the extracellular matrix - -complex network of macromolecules in the extracellular space between cells What is the Extracellular matrix made of? - -polysaccharides and proteins that are made and scripted locally to form meshwork in close association with the cells producing them Where is the Extracellular Matrix plentiful? - -CT What forms the framework of the body? - -CT (bone, skin, tendons, lens ...

What is the term for the tissue layer which lies directly under the dermis? correct answers Subcutis/Hypodermis What is the name for the junction between the dermis and epidermis? correct answers Basement membrane What are four components of the basement membrane? correct answers Fibronectin, Type IV collagen, Heparin Sulfate proteoglycan, Glycosaminoglycan What are the five layers of the epidermis? correct answers Strata corneum, strata lucidum, strata granulosum, stata spinosum, Strau...

Which of the following is not a secondary lymphoid organ? A. Spleen B. Thymus C. Lymph nodes D. Liver E. Tonsils - ACCURATE ANSWERThymus Primary lymphatic organs are where lymphocytes are formed and mature. Stem cells to divide and mature into B- and T- cells: There are two primary lymphatic organs: the red bone marrow and the thymus gland. Which of the following is not a component of the reticuloendothelial cell system? A. Microglial cells B. Kupffer cells C. Langerhans cells D...