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Jancy Mathew
on Dec 14, 2024
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Which of the following substances causes increased capillary permeability, chemotaxis, and vasodilation?
A) Histamine
B) Prostaglandins
C) Leukotrienes
D) Complement
E) Cytokines
Capillary Permeability
The ability of substances to pass through the tiny blood vessels known as capillaries, either entering or exiting the bloodstream.
Chemotaxis
Attraction of living protoplasm (cells) to chemical stimuli.
Vasodilation
Increased diameter of blood vessels.
- Gain an understanding of the factors leading to inflammation and its impacts, especially considering the involvement of chemical mediators like histamines and leukotrienes.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the factors leading to inflammation and its impacts, especially considering the involvement of chemical mediators like histamines and leukotrienes.
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