BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS &...W/ACCESS (LL)
BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS &...W/ACCESS (LL)
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Chapter 34, Problem 4WIO
Summary Introduction

To explain:

The reason why pus is a sure sign of infection.

Concept Introduction:

Pus is a dead matter which consists of infected debris of cells like white blood cells, macrophages, red blood cells and dead bacterial cells. It is whitish-cream in color.

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