obesity and inflammation Flashcards
1
Q
define inflammation
A
“A localized physical condition in which part of the
body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often
painful, especially as a reaction to injury or infection’
an attempt by the body to protect itself?
2
Q
is inflammation linked to other chronic diseases?
A
alzheimer’s
myocardial infarction
cancer
effects onset, severity and progression of chronic diseases
3
Q
define inflammatory markers
A
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