Histamine Causes All of the Following Except

question 65

Multiple Choice

Histamine causes all of the following except

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

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Definitions:

Postsynaptic Membrane

The membrane of the neuron that receives and responds to neurotransmitters from another neuron at a synapse.

Peptides

Chains of amino acids that are shorter than proteins, which play key roles in biological functions and act as neurotransmitters, hormones, and catalysts.

Frontal Lobes

The regions of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for decision making, problem solving, and controlling behavior.

Neuropsychologist

A psychologist who specializes in understanding the relationship between the physical brain and behavior.