The inflammatory response is one of the immune system's nonspecific responses to infection. How does the inflammatory response act as a defense against infection?

a) Release of histamine increases blood flow, which brings an influx of white blood cells.
b) oil and sweat on the surface of the skin inhibit bacterial growth.
c) body heat destroys cellular proteins needed by the invaders to reproduce.
d) the high body temperature kills the disease-causing bacteria.