Describe the characteristics commonly associated with inflammation and what causes them

What will be an ideal response?


The hallmarks of inflammation are heat, redness, pain, and swelling (edema). These are caused by a combination of vasodilation (causing redness and heat), increased vascular permeability and the consequent infiltration of fluid and leukocytes from the blood into the infected site (causing swelling, and also pain as a result of the increased pressure on local nerve endings).

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A) cortisol—regulates carbohydrate metabolism B) aldosterone—regulates sodium levels C) androgens—female sex hormones D) epinephrine—critical during emergency situations

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Stress refers to a person's collective ________ responses that occur when his or her natural balance is disrupted.

A. psychological B. physiological C. psychobiological D. sociological

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Two out of three diabetics will die from cardiovascular disease

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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