Many Older Adults Have Impaired Inflammation and Wound Healing Because

question 10

Multiple Choice

Many older adults have impaired inflammation and wound healing because of a(n) :

• A)circulatory system that cannot adequately perfuse tissues.
• B)deficiency in complement and chemotaxis.
• C)underlying chronic illness(es).
• D)insufficient number of mast cells.

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