Which of These Are Made at Sites of Tissue Damage

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of these are made at sites of tissue damage, where they cause inflammation and pain as part of the healing process?

• A) Nitric oxide
• B) Gap junctions
• C) Prostaglandins
• D) Neurotransmitters
• E) Protein receptors

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Definitions:

Diameter

A straight line passing from side to side through the center of a body or figure, especially a circle or sphere.

Osteoblasts

Bone-forming cells that synthesize the bone matrix and are responsible for bone growth and repair.

Chondrocytes

Chondrocytes are the only cells found within healthy cartilage, responsible for maintaining the cartilaginous matrix.

Periosteum

Bones are encompassed by a rich, vascular connective tissue layer, dense except at the points where joints are formed.