Draw a figure illustrating the sequence of events in a typical inflammatory response to a bacterial infection caused by injury to the skin (in 3 main stages).

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Q: Describe host tissue specificity for pathogens.

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Q: Draw a diagram illustrating the main steps in the inflammatory response.

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Q: Which of the following statements are TRUE about the process of inflammation? (Select all that…

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Q: adaptive immune response

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