Which Statement Is True

question 194

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true?

• A) The inflammatory response is confined to the skin.
• B) Phagocytes are responsible for much of the healing that occurs with inflammation.
• C) Platelets release histamine that stimulates endothelial cells to divide, helping the wound to heal.
• D) Pus is produced during an inflammatory response that is inappropriately strong.
• E) Mast cells release prostaglandins, which ease the pain of inflammation.

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