Which of the Following Inflammatory Responses Led to the Increased

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following inflammatory responses led to the increased mortality during the 1918 flu pandemic?

• A) increased blood vessel leakiness, which led to decreased oxygen absorption
• B) phagocytic cell-released chemicals, which led to the death of healthy tissue
• C) allergic reactions to the antibiotic medications of the period
• D) A and B
• E) A, B, and C

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