The Redness and Heat of an Inflamed Area Are Due

question 13

Multiple Choice

The redness and heat of an inflamed area are due to a local hyperemia caused by ________.

• A) phagocyte mobilization
• B) complement production
• C) vasoconstriction
• D) vasodilation

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