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(a)
To explain: How acute inflammation predisposes to the development of infection.
Concept introduction: An inflammation is the sequence of events that would limit the effects of injury or any foreign agent in the body. It is the biological response against the harmful stimuli to eliminate the initial cause of the healthy tissue injury or damage.
(b)
To classify: The condition as inflammation or infection.
Concept introduction: Inflammation is the immune response of the body to a harmful stimulus in response to an infection or a physical injury. It is a general healing process. It is the natural response that helps to heal wounds, infections, and tissue damage. However, infections are caused by bacteria,
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