Question
Which type of white blood cells are concerned with the release of histamine and the natural anticoagulant heparin?
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Neutrophils
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Basophils
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Eosinophils
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Monocytes
Solution
B.
Basophils
The basophils are probably like mast cells connective tissue. They release heparin, histamine and serotonin. Their nucleus is usually three-lobed and their granules take basic stain strongly.
Monocytes are largest of all types of leucocytes.Their nucleus is bean-shaped.They are motile and phagocytic in nature. They engulf bacteria and cellular debris.Generally, they will change into macrophages after entering tissue spaces.
