A patient who sustained a leg laceration in an industrial accident is brought to the emergency department.The area around the laceration is red,swollen,and tender.Which substance is responsible for causing this response?

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Tissue damage causes the release of the substances histamine,bradykinin,and prostaglandin.Bradykinin triggers the release of inflammatory chemicals that cause the injured area to become red,swollen,and tender.Serotonin is a neurotransmitter and not involved in the inflammatory response.

A Patient Who Sustained a Leg Laceration in an Industrial