Inflammation helps to fight infection by
A) creating an environment in the body that is hostile to pathogens.
B) producing antibodies that kill viruses and bacteria.
C) shrinking tissues at the site of infection.
D) limiting the number of phagocytes at the infection site.
E) producing collectins, cytokines, and complement.

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E  Inflammation creates a hostile environment for pathogens and involves the production of collectins, cytokines, and complement, which help in the immune response.

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