The edema (swelling) associated with inflamed tissue comes from:
a. the increased blood flow to the tissue
b. a decrease in the diameter of the blood vessels in the tissue
c. damage to the lymphatic vessels in the area
d. the response of the irritated nerve endings
Answer: a. the increased blood flow to the tissue
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