Question

Which of the following changes is seen at infected sites as a consequence of an acute inflammatory response:

a) Vasoconstriction
b) Decreased vascular permeability
c) Reduced blood flow
d) Edema

Answer 1

Edema is the change seen at infected sites as a consequence of an acute inflammatory response, as a result of increased vascular permeability and fluid leakage into the tissue.

Step-by-step explanation:

The acute inflammatory response at an infected site typically includes increased blood flow, increased vascular permeability, and the subsequent movement of fluid into tissues, which leads to edema (swelling). Therefore, the correct answer to which change is seen at infected sites as a consequence of an acute inflammatory response is d) Edema. This is because inflammatory mediators such as histamine cause vasodilation and increased vascular permeability, which allows fluid to leak into the interstitial space, resulting in swelling.