Basic principles of wound healing in the skin

Basic principles of wound healing in the skin

The basic principles of wound healing in the skin involve a series of biological events aimed at repairing damaged tissue and restoring skin integrity. These can be divided into four overlapping phases: Hemostasis: Immediate Response: Occurs immediately after injury to stop bleeding. Clot Formation: Blood vessels constrict, platelets aggregate to form a platelet plug, and … Read more

Mediators of Inflammation

Mediators of Inflammation

Mediators Inflammation is regulated by various chemical mediators that orchestrate the inflammatory response. The Mediators can be derived from cells or plasma and have different roles in initiating and sustaining inflammation. Top of Form Its inflammation are substances that play key roles in initiating and regulating inflammatory responses. Main Types of Inflammatory Mediators Histamine Source: … Read more

Inflammation: Introduction, Clinical Signs, and Types

Inflammation

Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury, infection, or harmful stimuli. It is a complex biological process involving the immune system’s cells, blood vessels, and molecular mediators. The primary purposes of inflammation are to: Eliminate the initial cause of cell injury Clear out damaged cells and tissues Establish a repair process It is essential … Read more

Mechanism of Inflammation

Mechanism of Inflammation

Mechanism of Inflammation is a multi-step process involving changes in vascular permeability, blood flow, and the migration of white blood cells (WBCs) to the site of injury or infection. Mechanism of Inflammation to Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for developing treatments that can modulate the inflammatory response. Key Mechanisms 1. Alteration in Vascular Permeability and … Read more

Electrolyte Imbalance

Electrolyte Imbalance

Electrolyte Imbalance occur when the levels of essential electrolytes (minerals that carry an electric charge) in the body become too high or too low. Electrolyte Imbalance play crucial roles in various physiological processes, including maintaining fluid balance, regulating nerve and muscle function, and maintaining proper pH levels. Common electrolytes include sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, chloride, and … Read more

Acidosis and Alkalosis

Acidosis and Alkalosis

Acidosis and alkalosis are conditions resulting from an imbalance in the body’s acid-base homeostasis, affecting the pH level of the blood and other body fluids. The normal blood pH range is 7.35 to 7.45. A pH below 7.35 indicates acidosis, while a pH above 7.45 indicates alkalosis. Acidosis Acidosis occurs due to an excess of … Read more

Adaptive Changes

Adaptive Changes

Adaptive changes are modifications that cells undergo in response to chronic stress or injurious stimuli, allowing them to survive and maintain function. These changes can be either physiological (normal) or pathological (abnormal). The main types of adaptive changes include atrophy, hypertrophy, hyperplasia, metaplasia, and dysplasia. 1. Atrophy Description: Reduction in cell size and function due … Read more

Morphology of cell injury

Morphology of cell injury (

Morphology of cell injury refers to the structural and functional changes in cells due to harmful stimuli or stressors. These Morphology of cell injury changes can be reversible or irreversible, observable through various microscopy and biochemical techniques. Reversible Cell Injury  Reversible cell injury involves changes that can be reversed if the stressor is removed. Common … Read more

Pathogenesis of Cellular Damage

Pathogenesis of Cellular Damage

Cellular damage occurs when various factors disrupt the normal functioning of cellular components, such as cell membranes, mitochondria, ribosomes, and nuclei. Understanding the pathogenesis of this damage is crucial to comprehending how cells respond to stressors and how injury can lead to cell dysfunction or death. Cell Membrane Damage Cellular damage cell membrane is a … Read more

Genes

Gene

Genes are fundamental components of DNA that play a crucial role in heredity and the expression of traits in organisms. They encode the instructions for the synthesis of proteins and functional RNA, which are essential for various biological processes. Understanding the structure, function, and regulation of gene is key to genetics, molecular biology, and evolutionary … Read more