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Where is histamine largely distributed in the body?
Where is histamine largely distributed in the body?
- Liver
- Muscles
- Blood (correct)
- Brain
What is the main site of histamine in the body?
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?
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?
How long does it take to replenish depleted histamine stores in mast cells and basophils?
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Which enzyme is inhibited by drugs that increase cAMP, such as salbutamol?
Which enzyme is inhibited by drugs that increase cAMP, such as salbutamol?
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