Chemotaxis refers to the movement of cells, particularly immune cells like phagocytes, toward a chemical signal. In the case of the immune response to inflammation, the chemical signal is typically molecules released by damaged or infected tissues. Chemotaxis is important for nonspecific immune responses because it helps bring immune cells to the site of inflammation where they can help fight off pathogens and aid in tissue repair.

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Chemotaxis

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Chemotaxis

A) Refers to the chemical attraction of phagocytes to the site of inflammation
B) Is important only for nonspecific immune responses
C) Is important only for specific immune responses
D) Both refers to the chemical attraction of phagocytes to the site of inflammation and is important only for nonspecific immune responses are correct
E) Both refers to the chemical attraction of phagocytes to the site of inflammation and is important only for specific immune responses are correct

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