Which of the Following is NOT an Integral Part of the Inflammatory

Question

Which of the following is NOT an integral part of the inflammatory process?
A) dilation of blood vessels
B) release of histamines and prostaglandins
C) redness
D) extravasation
E) antibody synthesis

Accepted Answer

The synthesis of antibodies is not a direct part of the inflammatory process. Antibody production is a part of the adaptive immune response, which is activated later in response to the presentation of antigens by inflammatory cells. The other options listed are all key aspects of the inflammatory process.