The protective response of body tissues to irritation and injury that results in swelling, redness, heat, and pain is called ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
inflammation
Inflammation is a protective response of body tissues to irritation and injury that results in swelling, redness, heat, and pain.
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