Compare and contrast acute versus chronic inflammation
What will be an ideal response?
Acute inflammation is characterized by the proliferation of polymorphonuclear cells.
Monocytes, macrophages, lymphocytes, and plasma cells predominate in chronic inflammation, which is a relatively quiet and smoldering process characterized by the body's attempt to heal itself.
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