Campbell Biology Concepts & Connections Second Custom Edition For Tacoma Community College
Campbell Biology Concepts & Connections Second Custom Edition For Tacoma Community College
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ISBN: 9781269959810
Author: Reece
Publisher: PEARSON C
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The meaning of inflammation, the way in which it protects the body and the reason that inflammation is the part of the innate immunity.

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Inflammation is the response through which the body defends against the attack by the pathogens. The main effector cells in the inflammatory response are the neutrophils and macrophages. The four symptoms of the inflammatory response are the redness, heat, swelling and pain.

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