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Midterm Exam

Question 8 • Sports Medicine 1b

Antoine’s body is eliciting a cytokine response. What is MOST likely happening?

Answer
A
He is experiencing psychological healing.
B
He is experiencing the remodeling phase.
C
He is experiencing the regenerative phase.
D
He is experiencing the acute inflammatory phase.

Explanation

Cytokines are signaling proteins that help coordinate the body’s early response to injury, including inflammation. A cytokine response is therefore most closely associated with the acute inflammatory phase, rather than the later regenerative or remodeling phases. The best answer is D, the acute inflammatory phase.

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