Which of the following are part of the inflammatory response? (Check all that apply.)  

_____  Antibodies and interferons are produced against the antigens.
_____  Histamine and other chemicals are released, which produce redness, warmth, and edema.
_____  Invading agent causes the release of pyrogens, which produce a fever.
_____  Neutrophils and macrophages attack the invading microbes and contribute to the pus.


_____  Antibodies and interferons are produced against the antigens.
__X__  Histamine and other chemicals are released, which produce redness, warmth, and edema.
__X__  Invading agent causes the release of pyrogens, which produce a fever.
__X__  Neutrophils and macrophages attack the invading microbes and contribute to the pus.

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