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5) inflammation & phagocytosis . A tissue response to pathogenic injury (or mechanical) that prevents the spread of the infectious agents, then removes the foreign material and killed cells. EXAMPLE OF nonspecific DEFENSE PROCESS: pathogen enters body (e.g., through a cut) macrophages & leukocytes are chemically attracted to the site (chemotaxis) ................
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