Which Is the Action of Histamine

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which is the action of histamine?

• A) releases digestive enzymes that destroy the injured cells and then attacks the surrounding tissues
• B) increases rate of metabolism
• C) interferes with viral replication inside the cell
• D) makes capillaries more permeable and speeds up blood flow through the area of damaged tissue
• E) enhances phagocytosis

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Definitions:

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter in the brain associated with pleasure, movement, and the reward system.

Myelin Sheath

A fatty layer that surrounds nerve fibers, facilitating the rapid transmission of electrical signals in the nervous system.

Fatty Tissue

Body tissue composed of fat cells, which stores energy and serves as insulation and protection for organs.

Neural Transmission

The process by which nerve cells (neurons) communicate signals through the nervous system.