MICROANATOMY

BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS

BLOOD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
White blood cells that release histamine and heparin are:
A
eosinophils
B
basophils
C
lymphocytes
D
neutrophils
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Basophils also release an enzyme called heparin that prevents blood from clotting too quickly. The granules of basophils hold both histamine and heparin. When a foreign organism enters your body, your basophils activate and release these enzymes to assist your immune system’s response to destroy the organism.

Detailed explanation-2: -The function of basophils is similar to that of mast cells. Hence, both these cells comprise histamine, heparin and serotonin. Histamines are released in response to allergens such as food or dust, and heparins are anticoagulants that prevent blood clotting.

Detailed explanation-3: -Functions : Basophils appear in many specific kinds of inflammatory reactions, particularly those that cause allergic symptoms. Basophils contain anticoagulant heparin, which prevents blood from clotting too quickly. They also contain the vasodilator histamine, which promotes blood flow to tissues.

Detailed explanation-4: -Mast cells is a type of granular basophil cells in the connective tissue, that releases heparin, histamine and serotonin during inflammation and allergic reactions.

Detailed explanation-5: -The basophils are the cell types that contain histamine and heparin. These are the type of white blood cells, which play an important role in the production of histamine and heparin.

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