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The main response is inflamation. any skin damage causes the release of chemicals that attract white blood cells to the area. the capillary walls become more permeable and porous to allow the white blood cells as well as the defensive chemicals and fluids to enter and accumulate. the white cells surround engulf and destroy any patghogens. Blood clotting may occur to seal the damaged area.

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