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The body has many responses to injuries, diseases and other conditions that alter its normal function. Select the statements that indicate the body's responses to an injury, such as a cut.

A) Platelets join together to form a clot. \

B) Macrophages collect damaged cells and other foreign substances.

C) Red blood cells transport pathogens to the injury site. If the wound is infected, fever may occur to heighten the immune response.

D)Cytokines alert the immune system to possible infection. The central nervous system reduces signals from the area to decrease pain.