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Swelling can be classified as:
  1. Inflammation
  2. Edema
  3. Both A and B
  4. None of the above
Explanation
Answer: C Inflammation and edema are both types of swelling. Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury, infection, or irritant. Edema is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in one or more areas of the body which can be caused by a variety of conditions including kidney disease, heart failure, pregnancy, etc.
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