If You Get a Splinter in Your Finger and the Area

question 37

Multiple Choice

If you get a splinter in your finger and the area gets red, swollen, and sore, what is happening?

• A) A bacterial infection has defeated your immune system.
• B) Your body is producing the inflammatory response to fight and contain any infection.
• C) Your body is fighting an infection by concentrating somewhat acidic fluid in the area.
• D) Bacteria are rapidly multiplying in the area.
• E) By making the area painful, you immune system ensures you don't contaminate it further.

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