Matching Match the Definitions in Questions with the Mast Cell Mediator

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Multiple Choice

Matching
Match the definitions in questions with the mast cell mediator (A-G) that most closely matches it.
-Membrane phospholipid derivative that causes bronchoconstriction, retraction of endothelial cells, and relaxation of vascular smooth muscle

• A)Histamine
• B)Tryptase
• C)Prostaglandin D₂
• D)Leukotriene C₄
• E)Platelet-activating factor
• F)Interleukin-5
• G)Tumor necrosis factor-a

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Definitions:

Hormones

Biological compounds produced by various body glands that regulate and control bodily functions.

HPA Axis

HPA Axis, or the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis, is a complex set of interactions among these glands, regulating stress response, mood, digestion, immune system, sexuality, and energy usage.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that regulates many bodily functions, including hunger, thirst, and emotional responses.

Brain Structure

The physical anatomy and organization of the brain, including its various parts and the connections between them.