Which of the following key chemical mediators in inflammation is not matched to its function?

A) kinin: induces vascular changes, stimulate pain receptors, and assist in blood-clot cascades
B) histamine: induces vascular changes
C) prostaglandins: induce vascular changes and stimulate pain receptors
D) TNF-?: enhances inflammation
E) thromboxanes: reduce pain receptor stimulation and reduces fever


Answer: E

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