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 occurs during anaphylaxis?

A. High blood pressure
B. Heart failure
C. Widespread vasoconstriction
D. Turning off of mast cells and basophils


Answer: B

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