Match the terms below with the correct definition
___ Serous exudate
___ Purulent exudate
___ Fibrinous exudates
___ Pus
___ Hemorrhagic exudate
A. An exudate composed largely of inflammatory cells
B. An exudate composed of fluid containing little protein
C. An exudate containing red blood cells, indicating the rupture of capillaries due to inflammation
D. An exudate rich in the blood protein fibrinogen
E. A yellowish exudate composed of inflammatory cells
B, A, D, E, C
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