Which of the following statements accurately describe a component of the inflammatory response? Select all that apply
A) The inflammatory response is a protective mechanism that eliminates the invading pathogen and allows for tissue repair to occur.
B) Inflammation helps the body to neutralize, control, or eliminate the offending agent and to prepare the site for repair.
C) The inflammatory response involves specific body responses to an invading foreign protein, such as bacteria, or in some cases, to the body's own proteins.
D) The antigen–antibody reaction, also known as humoral immunity, is one component of the overall inflammatory response.
E) The vascular and cellular stages are the main components of the inflammatory process and these physiological processes are responsible for the appearance of the cardinal signs.
F) One of the first lines of defense against infection is the inflammatory response, which helps to keep potentially harmful bacteria from invading the body.
A, B, E
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