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Category - Scientific Basis for Dental Hygiene Practice

Where do chemical mediators originate?
  1. Plasma
  2. Cytokines
  3. Cells
  4. Plasma cells
Explanation
Answer: D - Chemical mediators originate in plasma and cells. Plasma-derived mediators such as complement proteins and kinin are in precursor form and must be activated. Cell-derived mediators such as histamine, prostaglandins, and cytokines come from mast cells, platelets, neutrophils, and monocytes.
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