the steroids seem to change the number or function of cell receptors for regulating agents , so that in areas of inflammation : ( a ) blood vessels dilate less , ( b ) lymphocytes proliferate less , ( c ) all leukocytes infiltrate less , ( d ) macrophages become less activated ( digesting and secreting less ) , and ( e ) fibroblasts produce less collagen and ground substance .
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c