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What is the primary role of inflammation in the body?

To decrease the number of immune cells in the affected area.

To destroy invading organisms and set the stage for tissue repair. (correct)

To prevent blood flow to injured areas.

To promote tissue damage and increase harmful substances.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of inflammation?

Immobility (correct)

Swelling

Warmth

Redness

What triggers the inflammatory response in the body?

The absence of tissue injury.

The presence of immune cells only.

Enhanced blood flow to non-injured areas.

Harmful substances entering the body. (correct)

What effect does increased blood flow have during inflammation?

<p>Increases redness, warmth, swelling, and pain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the characteristic immune cells involved in inflammation?

<p>Purple cells are attracted to the area to fight harmful substances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Inflammation

Inflammation is the body's normal protective response to tissue injury, trauma, or damage.
Its purpose is to destroy invading organisms, foreign material, and dying tissues.
This process sets the stage for tissue repair to occur.
Harmful substances enter the body triggering inflammation.
Symptoms of inflammation include pain, warmth, swelling, and redness.

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This quiz covers the physiological process of inflammation, detailing how the body responds to injury and infection. You'll learn about the symptoms and the importance of inflammation in tissue repair. Test your knowledge of this critical biological response.