Biology Define inflammatory response Asked by bookragstutor 13 years ago 9/10/2012 1:34 AM Last updated by anonymous 13 years ago 9/10/2012 1:34 AM
A line of defense triggered by penetration of the skin or mucous membranes, in which small blood vessels in the vicinity of an injury dilate and become leakier, enhancing the infiltration of leukocytes; may also be widespread in the body.