When the skin is injured, inflammation follows. One effect of this response is that it ____.
A) prevents hemorrhage
B) decreases swelling
C) decreases blood supply to the area
D) decreases nutrients to the area
E) carries defensive cells to the area

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Inflammation increases blood flow to the injured area, which helps carry defensive cells to the site to fight off infection and start the healing process. This is a key part of the body's immune response to injury.

When the Skin Is Injured, Inflammation Follows