Which of the following is not a function of the inflammatory response?
A) prevents the spread of the injurious agent to nearby tissue
B) disposes of cellular debris and pathogens
C) replaces injured tissues with connective tissue
D) sets the stage for repair processes

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The function described in option C is actually a function of the repair process, not the inflammatory response. Inflammatory response helps in limiting the damage caused by injured tissues or pathogens, disposing of cellular debris and pathogens, and prepares the tissue for repair. However, replacement of injured tissues with connective tissue occurs during the repair process.

Which of the Following Is Not a Function of the Inflammatory