Inflammation phase occurs within what time frame after injury?

• A. Proliferation phase
• B. Ice to slow down swelling
• C. Inflammation phase
• D. Remodeling phase

Answer: (C)

Immediately after injury, the body’s first response is inflammation. This phase starts right away and typically lasts only a few days, commonly about 0–4 days. During this time the body works to control damage, clear debris, and set the stage for repair. Choosing the inflammation phase as the label for this early period is the best fit because it directly describes that initial, short-lived response. The other options refer to later stages (proliferation and remodeling) or to a treatment approach (ice) rather than the early timing.