In an Inflammatory Response,the Direct Effect of Histamine Is to ____

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Multiple Choice

In an inflammatory response,the direct effect of histamine is to ____.

• A) dilate blood vessels causing increased blood flow to the area of infection
• B) decrease heat accumulation in the area of infection
• C) directly kill bacteria
• D) attack cytotoxic T cells
• E) cause B cells to release antibodies

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Definitions:

Axons

Long, slender projections of nerve cells, or neurons, which are responsible for transmitting electrical impulses away from the neuron's body.

Hypothalamic Functions

Activities and regulatory processes carried out by the hypothalamus, a region of the brain involved in homeostasis, including body temperature, hunger, and thirst regulation.

Myelin Sheath

A fatty layer that surrounds neurons, providing insulation and speeding up the transmission of electrical signals.

Neural Messages

Information transmitted through the nervous system by way of electrical and chemical signals between neurons.