Acute Inflammation

Question 1

Platelet activating factor:

Released by what and function

Answer 1

Released by platelets, basophils, mast cells, neutrophils, monocytes/macrophages, and endothelial cells.

Activates platelets to aggregate and promotes leukocyte function

Question 2

Nitric oxide:

Released by what and function

Answer 2

• Produced by endothelial cells and macrophages.

- Reduced effects of inflammation.