What process causes heat and redness to occur during the inflammatory process?
A)Vasodilation of blood vessels
B)Platelet aggregation
C)Decreased capillary permeability
D)Endothelial cell contraction

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The increased blood flow as a result of vasodilation and increasing concentration of red cells at the site of inflammation cause locally increased warmth and redness. Platelet aggregation is important in the clotting cascade. Decreased capillary permeability would affect local edema. Endothelial cell contraction leads to increased capillary permeability and the formation of edema.

What Process Causes Heat and Redness to Occur During the Inflammatory