How does the chemotactic factor affect the inflammatory process?
A)By causing vasodilation around the inflamed area
B)By stimulating smooth muscle contraction in the inflamed area
C)By directing leukocytes to the inflamed area
D)By producing edema around the inflamed area

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Two chemotactic factors, neutrophil chemotactic factor (NCF) and eosinophil chemotactic factor of anaphylaxis (ECF-A), are released during mast cell degranulation. NCF attracts neutrophils (a type of leukocytes), and ECF-A attracts eosinophils to the site of inflammation. The other options do not accurately describe the affect chemotactic factors have on the inflammatory process.

How Does the Chemotactic Factor Affect the Inflammatory Process