Glucocorticoids decrease inflammatory reaction by reducing_______________?
Correct answer: D. Release of histamine
- A. Activity of histamine
- B. Neutrophils
- C. Fibroblastic activity
- D. Release of histamine
Explanation
Glucocorticoids suppress inflammation partly by stabilizing mast cells and reducing the release of histamine and other inflammatory mediators. They also inhibit fibroblast activity, but reduced histamine release is the best choice here.
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