NEET 2008 Biology question

Which type of white blood cells are concerned with the release of histamine and the natural anticoagulant heparin?

(1)Monocytes
(2)Neutrophils
(3)BasophilsCorrect
(4)Eosinophils

Answer: (3)

Solution

Basophils are the WBCs that contain granules of histamine, serotonin and heparin and release them in inflammatory and allergic reactions. Hence option (3). Monocytes and neutrophils are

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