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A patient is diagnosed with a type I hypersensitivity reaction. The nurse recognizes that which chemical mediators caused the patient's symptoms?
Serotonin
A neurotransmitter that plays a crucial role in mood regulation as well as in sleep, appetite, and digestion.
Subcortical Structures
Components of the brain located below the cerebral cortex, involved in various functions including emotion, pleasure, and hormone production.
Forebrain
The anterior part of the brain, including the cerebrum and diencephalon, responsible for complex behaviors and cognitive functions.
Sympathetic Nervous System
A part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for quick action in emergencies; the "fight or flight" response system.
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