Histamine Causes All of the Following Except

question 68

Multiple Choice

Histamine causes all of the following except

• A)relaxation of vascular smooth muscle.
• B)pruritis and headache.
• C)increased sensitivity to pain.
• D)wheal and flare reaction in skin.
• E)constriction of smooth muscle of bronchi and the intestine.

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Definitions:

Cellulitis

Inflammation of cellular or connective tissue.

Inflammation

A biological response of body tissues to harmful stimuli, characterized by swelling, redness, heat, and often pain.

Dermis

The second layer of skin beneath the epidermis, rich in blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue, providing strength and elasticity to the skin.

First-degree Burn

A mild burn characterized by redness and pain that affects only the outer layer of the skin, known as the epidermis.