Two of the classic signs of infection, swelling and redness, are a result of:

A. the increase in cell density due to
migration of phagocytes.
B. the influence of histamines on blood
vessels.
C. changes in osmotic balance due to the
presence of cytokines.
D. All of the answer options are correct.


B

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