Chapter 14, Problem 2A

Summary Introduction

To review:

The differences between the localized warmth and fever.

Introduction:

Inflammation is a biological response by an injured or infected tissue of the body. It is localized and a protective type of response, which involves the immune cells (like leukocytes), blood vessels, and other molecular mediators. It is caused due to an infection or a physical injury like a cut or a burn. The major function of inflammation is to eradicate the cause behind the cell injury and damaged tissues. Various characteristics of inflammation areloss of function, redness, heat, pain, and swelling.