Match the term with the appropriate description.
-Histamine
A)Lipids that cause smooth muscle relaxation and vasodilation
B)Lymph nodules aggregated in the small intestinal wall
C)Rounded epithelial structures found in the medulla of thymus
D)Areas of a lymph node where lymphocytes divide
E)A chemical released from mast cells that causes vasodilation

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Histamine is a chemical released from mast cells (and basophils) that plays a major role in inflammation, causing vasodilation and increased permeability of blood vessels, among other effects.

Match the Term with the Appropriate Description