Increased permeability of small vessels is due to plasma escaping into interstitial tissue through gaps between endothelial cells. X. Increased permeability of small vessels subsequently leads to slowing of blood flow. Y. One reason why blood flow slows in acute inflammation is to allow white blood cells to move from blood to the site of injury. Z. Blood flow slows due to the active vasodilation of arteries. Which statements are correct regarding the increased permeability of small vessels and its effects?
a. Only W, X, and Y are correct.
b. Only W and Y are correct.
c. Only X and Z are correct.
d. Only Z is correct.
e. All are correct.
