1
A complex biological response of body tissues to harmful stimuli such as pathogens or damaged cells is called:
A. Infection
B. Immunity
C. Irritant
D. Inflammation
2
Germs such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi that can cause disease are called:
A. Pathogens
B. Cytokines
C. Antibodies
D. Hormones
3
The body’s defense system that protects against disease and harmful substances is called:
A. Digestive system
B. Immune system
C. Nervous system
D. Circulatory system
4
The interaction between invading microbes and the body’s reaction to them is called:
A. Infection
B. Inflammation
C. Immunity
D. Irritation
5
A substance or object that causes irritation or inflammation in the body is called:
A. Hormone
B. Irritant
C. Antibody
D. Enzyme
6
A short-term type of inflammation that develops quickly and lasts for a short time is called:
A. Septicemia
B. Chronic inflammation
C. Acute inflammation
D. Infection
7
A long-lasting type of inflammation that develops slowly and persists for a long period is called:
A. Infection
B. Chronic inflammation
C. Acute inflammation
D. Irritation
8
The symptom of inflammation characterized by increased blood flow causing the skin to appear red is called:
A. Pain
B. Heat
C. Redness
D. Swelling
9
The increase in temperature in the affected area of the body during inflammation is called:
A. Heat
B. Fever
C. Pain
D. Redness
10
An increase in size of body tissue caused by fluid accumulation during inflammation is called:
A. Swelling
B. Pain
C. Fever
D. Redness
11
An unpleasant physical sensation caused by tissue damage or inflammation is called:
A. Infection
B. Swelling
C. Pain
D. Fever
12
The inability to move or use a part of the body properly because of inflammation is called:
A. Fatigue
B. Fever
C. Loss of function
D. Irritation
13
A very serious infection in which bacteria enter the bloodstream is called:
A. Arthritis
B. Septicemia
C. Bronchitis
D. Allergy
14
A drug used to reduce inflammation and pain by blocking prostaglandin production is called:
A. Vaccine
B. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
C. Antibiotic
D. Hormone
15
Chemical molecules that can provoke an inflammatory reaction in the body are called:
A. Prostaglandins
B. Enzymes
C. Nutrients
D. Hormones
16
A type of protein that regulates immune and inflammatory responses between cells is called:
A. Enzyme
B. Hormone
C. Cytokine
D. Vitamin
17
An enzyme that is blocked by many anti-inflammatory drugs is called:
A. Lipase
B. Cyclooxygenase
C. Amylase
D. Protease
18
The general feeling of extreme tiredness or lack of energy during illness is called:
A. Fever
B. Pain
C. Exhaustion
D. Swelling
19
An abnormally high body temperature caused by infection or inflammation is called:
A. Chill
B. Pain
C. Fever
D. Redness
20
A medical condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own cells is called:
A. Autoimmune disease
B. Infection
C. Injury
D. Irritation
21
A small foreign object such as a piece of wood stuck in the skin is called a:
A. Virus
B. Germ
C. Splinter
D. Enzyme
22
Damage to body tissue caused by external force or accident is called:
A. Infection
B. Immunity
C. Fever
D. Injury
23
Changes in blood characterized by an increased number of immune cells are called:
A. Infection
B. Circulation
C. Digestion
D. Blood changes
24
A disease that makes breathing difficult because of inflammation of the bronchial tubes is called:
A. Bronchitis
B. Diabetes
C. Arthritis
D. Hepatitis
25
A disease causing inflammation of the joints and pain is called:
A. Bronchitis
B. Arthritis
C. Pneumonia
D. Infection
26
The body’s attempt to protect itself from harmful substances is called:
A. Digestion
B. Infection
C. Immune response
D. Injury
27
Harmful substances or conditions that trigger inflammation are called:
A. Hormones
B. Harmful stimuli
C. Antibodies
D. Nutrients
28
The process by which the body fights germs and harmful irritants is called:
A. Circulation
B. Digestion
C. Defense mechanism
D. Infection
29
Substances released by immune cells that influence inflammation are called:
A. Nutrients
B. Vitamins
C. Molecular mediators
D. Hormones
30
A condition in which inflammation affects the whole body rather than one area is called:
A. Acute inflammation
B. Local inflammation
C. Tissue repair
D. Systemic inflammation
