In which nonspecific body defense do blood vessels dilate, bringing more blood to the area, which in turn brings phagocytic white blood cells to the area to attack the pathogen, proteins to replace injured tissues, and clotting factors to stop any bleeding? 

A. mechanical barriers
B. fever
C. inflammation
D. phagocytosis


C. inflammation

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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