Which Component Enables the Blood Vessels to Dilate and Become

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which component enables the blood vessels to dilate and become more permeable during the vascular phase of inflammation?

• A)White blood corpuscles
• B)Blood platelets
• C)Inflammatory mediators
• D)C-reactive proteins

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Definitions:

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Older Patient

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Frequent Pauses

Short breaks or interruptions occurring repeatedly within a process or activity, often to enhance performance or safety.

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