How does inflammation help the body fight off further infection?
A. Inflammation keeps harmful substances away from healthy cells
B. Inflammation triggers the production of white blood cells
C.Inflammation drops the pH of blood
C.Inflammation raises the pH of blood

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Answer:

The correct answer is option A. "Inflammation keeps harmful substances away from healthy cells".

Explanation:

Inflammation is a defense mechanism of the body that occurs as a result of tissue damage. Inflammation protects the body from infection and injury by keeping keeps harmful substances away from healthy cells. During inflammation the small branches of the arteries are enlarged and the capillaries allow the infiltration of fluids and proteins. This process isolates the injured region, protecting the healthy cells and promoting the immune response to act in the damaged region.