When an area of the body becomes injured or infected with a pathogen, ________ can result, causing blood vessels in the injured area to dilate and become leaky. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

inflammation
Inflammation causes the blood vessels to dilate and become leaky.

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