The release of ________ during a type I hypersensitivity reaction contributes to swelling
A) histamine
B) prostaglandins
C) leukotrienes
D) both histamines and leukotrienes
E) both proteases and prostaglandins
D
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
Section: Hypersensitivities
Learning Outcome: 18.3
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