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What is the primary purpose of inflammation?
To destroy antigens
Which substances help attract neutrophils to inflamed tissues?
Inflammatory cytokines (e.g., TNF and IL-10)
How do neutrophils enter tissue spaces during an inflammatory response?
By diapedesis
Which adhesion molecules play a role in neutrophil attachment to endothelial cells during inflammation?
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What is the main function of macrophages during inflammation?
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Inflamed tissues release which substances to attract neutrophils?
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Which cell type is responsible for the body's protective function and regulation?
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What is the main function of neutrophils and macrophages?
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Which process involves the migration of granulocytes and monocytes to an injury site?
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What is the main purpose of cytokines in the immune response?
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Which cells are responsible for the process of phagocytosis?
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True or False: Inflammation can only be caused by external factors that are microbial in nature.
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