Which of the following occurs during acute illness or trauma? a) negative acute-phase respondents increase. b) positive acute-phase respondents decrease. c) negative acute-phase respondents decrease. d) both positive and negative acute-phase respondents increase.

c) Negative acute-phase respondents decrease.

Explanation:

The acute-phase response is a response of the class of proteins in the body towards the inflammation or injury. During the acute illness or trauma the acute phase respondents that are the proteins decrease in action or concentration.

Examples of such respondents include albumin, transthyretin, protein, transcortin and antithrombin. The decrease of these proteins can be used as markers of inflammation in illness or trauma.