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The inflammatory response is a set of responses that often occurs in the body fo

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Question

The inflammatory response is a set of responses that often occurs in the body following tissue damage, such as damage caused by bacteria, as the body attempts to restore homeostasis. Which of the following are characteristic signs and symptoms of inflammation, in this example?

a. heat and redness caused by increased blood flow to the damaged tissue area

b. tissue swelling caused by increased vascular permabililty, which helps phagocytic WBC's and other beneficial proteins to reach the damaged tissue area

c. defending the body against infection and disease

d. both a. and b.

Explanation / Answer

D.both a and b.

a. heat and redness caused by increased blood flow to the damaged tissue area

b. tissue swelling caused by increased vascular permabililty, which helps phagocytic WBC's and other beneficial proteins to reach the damaged tissue area.

: a

It's a type of response by the body to disease and injury, a response characterized by the classical signs of "dolor, calor, rubor, and tumor" -- pain, heat (localized warmth), redness, and swelling. ... If it lasts longer, it is referred to as chronic inflammation.