Inflammatory responses typically include
A) clotting proteins migrating away from the site of infection.
B) increased activity of phagocytes in an inflamed area.
C) reduced permeability of blood vessels to conserve plasma.
D) release of substances to decrease the blood supply to an inflamed area.
E) inhibiting the release of white blood cells from bone marrow.

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Inflammatory responses involve an increase in the activity of phagocytes, which are cells that engulf and destroy invading microorganisms or other foreign particles.

Answer: D 
 Inflammatory responses may release substances that decrease blood supply to an inflamed area in order to limit the spread of infection or tissue damage.

Therefore, the best choices are B and D.

Inflammatory Responses Typically Include