Which of the following is not a main goal of inflammation?

A) produce localized heat and swelling in an effort to denature key bacterial proteins
B) limit the spread of infectious agents
C) recruit immune defenses to the injured tissue
D) transport chemical factors essential for tissue recovery
E) deliver oxygen and nutrients


Answer: A

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