What causes the edema that occurs during the inflammatory process?
A) Vasodilation of blood vessels
B) Increased capillary permeability
C) Endothelial cell contraction
D) Emigration of neutrophils

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The increased flow and capillary permeability result in a leakage of plasma from the vessels,causing swelling (edema)in the surrounding tissue and is solely responsible for inflammation-induced edema.

What Causes the Edema That Occurs During the Inflammatory Process