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The inflammatory response is one of the immune systems nonspecific responses to infection how does the inflammatory response act as a defense against infection

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These chemicals cause blood vessels to leak fluid into the tissues, causing swelling. This helps isolate the foreign substance from further contact with body tissues. The chemicals also attract white blood cells called phagocytes that "eat" germs and dead or damaged cells.

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The inflamitory response clogs up some whereever it is so the infection cannot spread.
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