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Chapter 41.2, Problem 3R
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The events that lead to swelling when the skin is penetrated by a splinter of wood.
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Swelling or inflammation is as important response of the innate immune system. The point of injury often swells up leading to isolation of the injured tissue from its surrounding tissues so that the damage does not spread. It also recruits certain cells and molecules to the point of injury so that healing can take place.
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