PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

INFLAMMATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which immune cell is responsible for the quickest release of histamine that causes the red itchy welts associated with allergies?
A
lymphocytes
B
mast cells
C
Eosinophils
D
Basophils
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Type I hypersensitivity is also known as an immediate reaction and involves immunoglobulin E (IgE) mediated release of antibodies against the soluble antigen. This results in mast cell degranulation and release of histamine and other inflammatory mediators.

Detailed explanation-2: -Basophils. These small cells seem to sound an alarm when infectious agents invade your blood. They secrete chemicals, such as histamine, a marker of allergic disease, that help control the body’s immune response. Eosinophils.

Detailed explanation-3: -Histamine is released by mast cells during an allergy attack and can produce multiple biological effects including bronchoconstriction (asthma), vasodilation (watery eyes, runny nose), and gastric acid secretion.

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