Histamine Can

question 8

Multiple Choice

Histamine can

• A)lead to constriction of bronchial smooth muscle.
• B)exert an anticoagulant effect.
• C)cause decreased capillary permeability.
• D)enhance opsonization in phagocytosis.

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