PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

CELL DAMAGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the mediators of inflammation for vasodilation.
A
Histamine
B
Bradykinin
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The released chemical mediators include (1) vasoactive amines such as histamine and serotonin, (2) peptide (e.g., bradykinin), and (3) eicosanoids (e.g., thromboxanes, leukotrienes, and prostaglandins).

Detailed explanation-2: -Histamine is a potent inflammatory mediator, commonly associated with allergic reactions, promoting vascular and tissue changes and possessing high chemoattractant activity.

Detailed explanation-3: -The most important kinin is bradykinin, which increases vascular permeability and vasodilation and, importantly, activates phospholipase A2 (PLA2) to liberate arachidonic acid (AA). Bradykinin is also a major mediator involved in the pain response.

Detailed explanation-4: -Histamine is stored in the granules of mast cells, basophils, platelets. This histamine is released from these cells by the stimuli inducing acute inflammation, anaphylatoxins, and histamine releasing factors.

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