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What are the mechanisms of increased vascular permeability?

1. Immediate transient response


2. Immediate prolonged response


3. Delayed prolonged response

Immediate transient response...

...by endothelial cell contraction


... started by histamine, bradykinin, and leukotrienes

What are the components of acute inflammation

Vascular changes


Cellular events