Ryan's knee was injured in a basketball game. When he gets home he notices swelling, redness, heat, and pain in his knee. What is causing the redness?
A) accumulation of fluid at the site of the injury
B) dilation of small blood vessels in the injured area
C) the release of chemical mediators
D) edema within the damaged tissues
B
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