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Inflammation

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Inflammation Inflammation is the response of an organism against pathogens and mechanical alterations in tissue, in the form of a series of reactions that occur at the site of tissue injury, such as burns, or infected. Inflammation is one of the main response of the immune system against infection and irritation. Inflammation is stimulated by chemical factors (histamine, bradykinin, serotonin, leukotrienes, and prostaglandins) are released by cells that act as inflammatory mediators in the immune system to protect surrounding tissue from the spread of infection. Inflammation has three important role in resistance to infection: Allows the addition of effector molecules and cells, to the site of infection to improve the performance of macrophages. Provides barrier to prevent the spread of infection. Sparked the repair process for damaged tissue .. Inflammatory response can be recognized from the pain, skin bruising, fever, etc., caused by changes in blood vessels in the area of infection