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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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