Chapter 41 - Immunology: Animal defense Systems - 41.2 - Innate Defenses Are Nonspecific - 41.2 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 873: 3

Inflammation is triggered in response to infection or injury. It is responsible for isolating the damaged tissue and recruiting immune cells to destroy invading pathogens. The first responders of inflammation are mast cells, which release a variety of chemical signals including histamine. Infected areas will appear swollen and red, which helps phagocyte flood the area.

Inflammation is triggered in response to infection or injury. It is responsible for isolating the damaged tissue and recruiting immune cells to destroy invading pathogens. The first responders of inflammation are mast cells, which release a variety of chemical signals including histamine. Infected areas will appear swollen and red, which helps phagocyte flood the area.