Inflamed tissue feels warm due to
A. chemotaxis and defervescence.
B. increased blood flow and increased metabolic activity.
C. the margination of white blood cells.
D. activation of complement by binding of C-reactive protein to bacterial carbohydrates.
Answer: B
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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a. true b. false
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