Which mediator released during acute inflammation increases vascular permeability and contributes to swelling (tumor)?
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Correct answer: Histamine
Histamine (and other vasoactive mediators) causes endothelial cell contraction, increasing vascular permeability and leading to exudation of fluid, causing swelling.
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