PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

IMMUNE RESPONSE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
White blood cell whose granules stain well with a basic dye; also will release histamine and other substances during inflammation.
A
basophil
B
B cell
C
neutrophil
D
eosinophil
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Basophils are also granulocytes, or white blood cells that have granules, or small particles, attached to them. These small particles are filled with enzymes, like histamine, that are released during allergic reactions.

Detailed explanation-2: -Basophils have multi-lobulated nuclei and large granules which stain blue with basic dyes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Basophils are 12 to15 µm in diameter, have bi-lobed or S-shaped nuclei, and contain cytoplasmic specific granules (0.5 µm) in diameter that stain blue to purple.

Detailed explanation-4: -Basophils. Basophils do not ingest foreign cells. They contain granules filled with histamine, a substance involved in allergic reactions. When basophils encounter allergens (antigens that cause allergic reactions), they release histamine.

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