Kassie is allergic to bee stings. During a play date at the park, she gets stung and goes into anaphylactic shock while she's playing with her friends. Which of the following is a by-product of Kassie's anaphylaxis?

A) understimulation of basophils B) the production of histamines stops
C) overstimulation of mast cells D) high blood pressure


C

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