Discovering Histamine
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Where is histamine largely distributed in the body?

  • Liver
  • Muscles
  • Blood (correct)
  • Brain
  • What is the main site of histamine in the body?

  • Skin
  • Respiratory tract
  • Gastrointestinal tract
  • All of the above (correct)
  • How is histamine synthesized in the body?

  • From amino acid histidine (correct)
  • From amino acid phenylalanine
  • From amino acid tryptophan
  • From amino acid lysine
  • How long does it take to replenish depleted histamine stores in mast cells and basophils?

    <p>Days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme is inhibited by drugs that increase cAMP, such as salbutamol?

    <p>L. histidine decarboxylase</p> Signup and view all the answers

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