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What is the purpose of vasodilation in the acute inflammatory response?

Heavier leukocytes marginate and can come into contact with the endothelium

Enables more platelets to enter inflamed tissues

Stretch receptors activate endothelial cells to express selectins

Slower blood flow enables leukocytes to express Sialyl Lewis X modified glycoproteins