To prevent excessive blood loss following tissue damage, local chemicals such as
A. bradykinins are released to trigger vasoconstriction.
B. vasopressins are released to trigger vasodilation.
C. nitric oxides are released to trigger vasoconstriction.
D. prostaglandins are released to trigger vasodilation.
E. thromboxanes are released to trigger vasoconstriction.
Answer: E
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