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Because more White blood cells, (WBC) are directed to that area as the microbes are detected. The battle between the White blood cells, WBC and Microbes then commences.

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Cutting and pasting your homework here is not really the purpose. "Tissue or skin" would be good answers.

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The infected area becomes warm, reddened, and tender to the touch when there's infection at a site.

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