Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections, Books a la Carte Plus Mastering Biology with eText -- Access Card Package (8th Edition)
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Author: Jane B. Reece, Martha R. Taylor, Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Kelly A. Hogan
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 24, Problem 7TYK
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The meaning of inflammation, the way in which it protects the body and the reason that inflammation is the part of the innate immunity.
Concept introduction:
Inflammation is the response through which the body defends against the attack by the pathogens. The main effector cells in the inflammatory response are the neutrophils and macrophages. The four symptoms of the inflammatory response are the redness, heat, swelling and pain.
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Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections, Books a la Carte Plus Mastering Biology with eText -- Access Card Package (8th Edition)
Ch. 24 - Complete this concept map to summarize the key...Ch. 24 - Foreign molecules that elicit an immune response...Ch. 24 - Which of the following is not part of the...Ch. 24 - Which of the following best describes the...Ch. 24 - Prob. 5TYKCh. 24 - Prob. 6TYKCh. 24 - Prob. 7TYKCh. 24 - Prob. 8TYKCh. 24 - Prob. 9TYKCh. 24 - Prob. 10TYK
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