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Blood Area Histamine Inflammation Dilation Vessels Increasing Flow

Front What does histamine do during inflammation?
Back During inflammation, this causes dilation of blood vessels, increasing blood flow to the injured area and resulting in a reddened, warm area immediately around the site. It also makes capillaries more permeable, and swelling may occur as fluid seeps out of these "leaky" capillaries.

Tags: 24, injuries, soft-tissue

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