Inflammation Helps to Fight Infection by

question 19

Multiple Choice

Inflammation helps to fight infection by

• A) creating an environment in the body that is hostile to pathogens.
• B) producing antibodies that kill viruses and bacteria.
• C) shrinking tissues at the site of infection.
• D) limiting the number of phagocytes at the infection site.
• E) producing collectins, cytokines, and complement.

---

Definitions:

Labeling Technique

A persuasion strategy that assigns a label to an individual and then requests a favor consistent with that label, influencing behavior.

Commitment and Consistency

The psychological principle that suggests individuals strive to be consistent in their beliefs and behaviors, especially once a commitment is made.

Inflated Request

A strategy where an initially large and unreasonable request is made with the expectation of settling for a lesser demand.

Door-in-the-face Technique

A persuasion strategy where an initial, large request is made expecting refusal, followed by a smaller, more reasonable request.