Practice mode Immunity

During inflammation, histamine released by mast cells causes which effect?

Correct answer C. Dilation of arterioles and increased capillary permeability

Explanation

Histamine widens arterioles and makes capillaries leaky, so the area becomes red, warm and swollen. Fluid and phagocytes then move into the damaged tissue.

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