Which outcome occurs when sustained systemic inflammation damages capillaries?

💡 Explanation

Increased permeability and related edema occurs due to endothelial cell damage during systemic inflammation because inflammatory mediators disrupt tight junctions, therefore increasing fluid extravasation, rather than directly affecting antibody or red blood cell activity.

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