When You Scratch a Mosquito Bite, You Damage Some Cells

question 58

Multiple Choice

When you scratch a mosquito bite, you damage some cells. Damaged cells release histamine, which causes localized swelling. The swelling can crush cells, causing them to release more histamine. This is an example of:

• A)positive feedback.
• B)negative feedback.
• C)neurotransmitter activity.
• D)solubility factors.
• E)enzymatic action.

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