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2. Which of the following is untrue?

  • Histamine is causes dilation of smooth muscle
  • Histamine causes itching by stimulation of sensory nerve endings
  • Histamine is synthesised from Histidine by Histidine decarboxylase
  • Histamine receptors are G-protein coupled receptors

3. Which is not the role of Platelet Activating Factor in inflammation?

  • Increased Vascular Permeability
  • Vasodilation
  • Stimulates Proliferation of macrophages and lymphocytes
  • Hyperalgesia

4. Which is incorrect about Leukotrienes?

  • Leukotrienes inhibit proliferation of macrophages and lymphocytes
  • Leukotrienes include BLT-receptors, CysLT-receptors and ALX-receptors
  • Leukotrienes are synthesised from arcahidonic acid

5. Which of the following are incorrect?

  • PAF- Prostacyclin Activation Factor
  • JAK- Just Another Kinase
  • STATs - Signal Transducer and activator of Transcription

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