During the inflammation phase of the healing process:
A) white blood cells are forced away from the injury by vasoconstriction.
B) histamine causes vasodilation and increased blood flow to the injury.
C) damaged cell parts and microorganisms invade and infect the wound.
D) the processes of epithelialization and collagen synthesis are impaired.
Answer: B) histamine causes vasodilation and increased blood flow to the injury.
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