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Anti-Histamines and their Mechanism of Action Quiz

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Which cell type has the highest concentration of histamine?

T cells

Macrophages

Platelets

Basophil granulocytes (correct)

What is the role of histamine in the body?

Inhibits inflammation

Promotes blood clotting

Enhances muscle growth

Stimulates allergic reactions (correct)

Which type of response triggers the release of histamine in the body?

Anti-inflammatory response

Inflammatory response (correct)

Hyperglycemic response

Hypotensive response

What is the primary function of antihistamines?

Block the effects of histamine Signup and view all the answers

Which class of medications includes H1 receptor antagonists?

Antihistamines Signup and view all the answers

How do antihistamines primarily alleviate symptoms of allergies?

By blocking histamine receptors Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of anti-histamine?

Fourth-generation antihistamines Signup and view all the answers

'H1 receptor antagonist' is another term for which type of medication?

'Antihistamines' Signup and view all the answers

'Antihistamincs' and 'histamines' are best described as:

'Opposing agents' Signup and view all the answers

'Autocoids' refer to substances that:

Act on cells that produce them Signup and view all the answers