AIPMT MAIN2008Zoology-Human Physiology
AIPMT MAIN 2008 Zoology Blood and Its Components MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
Which type of white blood cells are concerned with the release of histamine and the natural anticoagulant heparin?
A
Monocytes
B
Neutrophils
C
Basophils
D
Eosinophils
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Basophils have a function similar to mast cells. So both basophils and mast cells contain heparin, histamine and serotonin.
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