Histamine causes an increase in the permeability of the capillaries to white blood cells and some proteins, to allow them to engage pathogens in the infected tissues, which results in an outward flow of fluids from the capillaries, contributing to the swelling and redness of inflammation.

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Histamine ____

Question 20

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Histamine ____.

A) causes blood vessels to contract
B) causes capillaries to lose their permeability
C) causes an outward flow of fluids from the capillaries
D) reduces tissue swelling
E) causes cells to release interferons

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