The major pathologic feature of inflammation is _____.

A) fibroblast activity
B) capillary permeability
C) increase in blood
D) loss of function


Answer: D) loss of function
Inflammation is a normal response to injury but may become pathological and warrant treatment when it is in an area that interferes with normal functions, such as pneumonia.

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