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Which of the following symptoms is not one of the cardinal signs of inflammation?

Swelling
Redness
Cooling
Pain
Warmth
Sweating

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Final answer:

The signs of inflammation include redness, swelling, pain, warmth, and potentially loss of function, but cooling, sweating, and fever are not cardinal signs of inflammation.

Step-by-step explanation:

The cardinal signs of inflammation are well-documented physiological responses that indicate an innate immune response to injury or infection. The main signs include redness, swelling, pain, and local heat. In addition, a fifth sign of loss of function may also be present. However, cooling, sweating, and fever are not considered cardinal signs of inflammation. Fever, while associated with inflammation, is a systemic response rather than a local one. Sweating may be a result of fever or general body responses but is also not a cardinal sign of inflammation. Cooling of the affected area is not a feature of inflammation as increased blood flow to the inflamed area generally causes warmth.

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