Tissue damage can trigger local release of histamine, which can

A. stimulate release of nitric oxide, a vasoconstrictor.
B. inhibit release of nitric oxide, a vasodilator.
C. stimulate release of nitric oxide, a vasodilator.
D. inhibit release of nitric oxide, a vasoconstrictor.


Answer: C

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