What direct effect do histamines have on capillaries? a) They decrease the diameter of capillaries. b) They prevent phagocytes from sticking to the walls of capillaries. c) They allow capillary walls to open and become leaky.

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Braeden Esparza

20 September, 14:59

What direct effect do histamines have on capillaries? a) They decrease the diameter of capillaries. b) They prevent phagocytes from sticking to the walls of capillaries. c) They allow capillary walls to open and become leaky.

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Margaret Ferguson · Answer 1

c) They allow capillary walls to open and become leaky.

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Histamines are biogenic amines involved in immune responses in the human body. Its action is directly related to the chemical mediation of the inflammatory and allergic response. Its effect on the vascular system is vasodilatory, ie, it increases the diameter of the smaller vessels and decreases the blood pressure. As a result, blood vessels become more permeable to white blood cells and defense proteins, allowing a more efficient immune response.