Following an injury, chemicals are released or activated in the injured tissues. These chemicals, called mediators of inflammation, include
A) histamine.
B) neutrophils.
C) prostaglandins.
D) pus.
E) Both histamine and prostaglandins are mediators of inflammation.
Answer: E) Both histamine and prostaglandins are mediators of inflammation.
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