Edema or tissue swelling associated with inflammation results directly from...
A) increased fluid and protein in the interstitial compartment.
B) increased hagocytes in the affected area.
C) decreased capillary permeability.
D) general vasoconstriction
Ans: A) increased fluid and protein in the interstitial compartment.
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