Definitions

Question 1

Autocrine signalling

Answer 1

when a cell releases signaling molecules (like hormones or growth factors) that bind to receptors on the same cell, triggering a response within that same cell. E.g promote growth, survival

Question 2

Paracrine signalling

Answer 2

when a cell releases signaling molecules that affect nearby target cells within the same tissue or a localized area

Question 3

PMN

Question 4

Histologic chorioamnionitis

Answer 4

Maternally derived neutrophils migrated from decidua (not usually present in chorioamniotic membrane)

Question 5

Funisitis

Answer 5

Inflammation of umbilical cord. infiltrating neutrophils of fetal origin