EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN
CONNECTIVE TISSUE
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Question
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What can mast cells release (select all that apply):
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sebaceous fluid
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histamine
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white blood cells
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heparin
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Mast cells release histamine as well as other vasoactive molecules, which cause urticaria (hives).
Detailed explanation-2: -Heparin is a naturally occurring glycosaminoglycan produced in the body by basophils and mast cells (image).
Detailed explanation-3: -THE granula of mast cells are known to contain mucopolysaccharide heparin1. It is active in the mechanism of the coagulation of blood and, moreover, according to more recent research, participates in the clearing of lipæmic serum as a component of the clearing factor2.
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