Which System Mediates Inflammation by Causing Increased Dilation of the Blood

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which system mediates inflammation by causing increased dilation of the blood vessels at the site of injury and increases the permeability of local blood vessels?

• A) Kinin system
• B) Clotting system
• C) Complement system
• D) Lysosomal enzymes

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Definitions:

Neuron Cell Bodies

The part of a neuron that contains the cell nucleus and is responsible for maintaining the life of the cell and initiating neural signals.

Central Nervous System

Comprised of the brain and spinal cord, it serves as the main control center for the body, processing information and directing bodily responses.

Action Potentials

Rapid electrical impulses that travel along the membrane of nerve cells or muscle fibers, initiating activity.

Node Of Ranvier

Gaps in the myelin sheath of nerve fibers where action potentials are generated in saltatory conduction.