Which inflammatory mediators are active in frostbite?
a. Leukotrienes
b. Histamine
c. Prostaglandins
d. Bradykinin
e. Thromboxanes
Answer:
b. Histamine
c. Prostaglandins
d. Bradykinin
e. Thromboxanes
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