Assertion : Histamine is involved in allergic and inflammatory reactions.

Reason : Histamine is a vasodilator.

(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

(b) Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of A

(c) A is true but R is false

(d) A and R are false

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Correct option (b) Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of A

Explanation :

Histamine is a derivative of the amino acid histidine produced by damaged cells of vertebrates. When released, it has the effect of dilating capillaries and lowering blood pressure. Histamine is involved in allergic and inflammatory reactions.

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