Which of the following statements regarding the chemical mediators of inflammatory responses is NOT true?
A)They may be secreted by cells residing in the area of injury.
B)The may be secreted by cells that enter the affected area.
C)They may be generated by enzymatic cleavage of proteins in plasma.
D)They are all peptides.
E)They may be chemotaxins.

Question

Which  of the following statements regarding the chemical mediators of inflammatory responses is NOT true?
A)They may be secreted by cells residing in the area of injury. 
B)The may be secreted by cells that enter the affected area.
C)They may be generated by enzymatic cleavage of proteins in plasma.
D)They are all peptides.
E)They may be chemotaxins.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Not all chemical mediators of inflammatory responses are peptides. Some are lipid mediators, such as prostaglandins and leukotrienes. Therefore, statement D is false.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Chemical Mediators of Inflammatory