In an inflammatory response, the direct effect of histamine is to ____

a. dilate blood vessels causing increased blood flow to the area of infection
b. decrease heat accumulation in the area of infection
c. directly kill bacteria
d. attack cytotoxic T cells

e. cause B cells to release antibodies


a

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Bacterial infections that reach the kidneys can result in which serious complication?

A) malignancies of the kidney B) bacteremia as bacteria use the renal blood vessels to enter wider circulation C) bacteremia, impaired renal function, and malignancies D) impaired renal function due to scar tissue E) bacteremia and impaired renal function

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