A boy falls while riding his bike.A scrape on his hand almost immediately begins to bleed and becomes red,warm,and swollen.What response is occurring?

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The symptoms described (bleeding, redness, warmth, and swelling) are characteristic of an inflammatory response. This is a nonspecific defense mechanism that occurs at the site of injury or infection, with the goal of removing harmful stimuli and initiating the healing process.

A Boy Falls While Riding His Bike