Chapter 26, Problem 3AQ

Summary Introduction

To explain:

The innate immune mechanism which helps in activation of inflammation process. Also, explain the reason that the inflammation process subsides as an infection is controlled.

Concept introduction:

Inflammation is a type of nonspecific reactions which is in the response to noxious stimuli such as pathogens and toxins. Inflammation is characterized by various symptoms such as erythema (redness), heat, pain, and swelling. Chemo attractant molecules such as chemokines and cytokines act as mediators of inflammation. Both innate and adaptive type of immune responses is involved in causing inflammation.