RLO: The Inflammatory Response

Signals 2

Some of the chemical signals act to attract specific types of white blood cells to the site of damage or injury; others stimulate capillaries to become more permeable.

The increased blood flow transports more white blood cells to the area.

The combination of these events means that the plasma and white blood cells leak into the tissue, resulting in swelling (oedema) in the affected area.

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