Which of the Following Occurs When the Permeability of Blood

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following occurs when the permeability of blood vessels increases during inflammation?

• A)redness and heat at the injury site
• B)removal of foreign material from the blood
• C)edema
• D)no change in osmotic balance between blood and tissues
• E)increased blood flow to the area

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Definitions:

Dual-Center Theory

The hypothesis that one area in the lateral hypothalamus is the “on” center, the initiator of eating, while another area in the ventromedial hypothalamus is the “off” center, the terminator of eating. Current evidence indicates that although these brain regions are crucial for eating, the regulation of eating also involves other circuits.

Lateral Region

An area situated at the side of an organ or structure within the body.

Hypothalamus

A small but crucial part of the brain's limbic system, involved in many functions, including hormone regulation, temperature control, and management of hunger and thirst.

Leptin

a hormone produced by fat cells that helps to regulate energy balance by inhibiting hunger.