Question

inflammation is
a fever.
a process that clears damaged cells and dangerous microorganisms from an injury.
a repair process that restores normal function to injured tissue.
an infection of a wound.
the process of blood clotting.

Explanation:

• A fever is a symptom, not inflammation itself.
• Inflammation is part of the body's defense, clearing damaged cells and pathogens from injury sites.
• Tissue repair (like regeneration) is after inflammation; inflammation is the initial response.
• Inflammation can occur without infection (e.g., injury), so it’s not just wound infection.
• Blood clotting is hemostasis, distinct from inflammation.

Answer:

B. a process that clears damaged cells and dangerous microorganisms from an injury.