In the outermost portion of the injured area, there is minor cell damage; this area is referred to as the zone of hyperemia. What provides blood flow to the zone of hyperthermia?
1. Vasoactive mediators
2. Fibrinolysis mediators
3. Coagulation mediators
4. Tissue mediators
Vasoactive mediators
Rationale: Due to the vasoactive mediators, there is prominent blood flow to the zone of hyperthermia. Fibrinolysis mediators, coagulation mediators, and tissue mediators do not provide increased blood flow to the zone of hyperthermia.
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