The Chemical Mediators That Are Released When Mast Cells Degranulate

question 8

Multiple Choice

The chemical mediators that are released when mast cells degranulate primarily cause:

• A) enhanced cardiac contractility.
• B) vasodilation.
• C) depressed pumping action of the heart.
• D) vasoconstriction.

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