Which Statement Is NOT True of the Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Cortisol

question 198

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true of the anti-inflammatory effect of cortisol?

• A)It prevents rupture of the lysosomes within cells.
• B)It blocks the effects of histamine.
• C)It increases the extent of inflammation to destroy pathogens.
• D)It decreases the extent of inflammation to prevent excessive tissue damage.

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