Which Event Represents the Process of Releasing Chemical Mediators

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which event represents the process of releasing chemical mediators?

• A) Prostaglandins causing vasodilation and increased vascular permeability
• B) Degranulation
• C) Binding of IgE by the Fc region to mast cells and basophils
• D) Binding of allergen to adjacent IgE binding sites on mast cells and basophils
• E) Histamine acting on smooth muscle

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