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NEET 2008
Exam
NEET
Year
2008
Subject
Zoology
Chapter
Body Fluids and Circulation

NEET 2008 · Zoology · Body Fluids and Circulation

Which type of white blood cells are concerned with the release of...

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

Options

  1. AMonocytes
  2. BNeutrophils
  3. CBasophils
  4. DEosinophils

Correct answer

C. Basophils

Step-by-step solution

Basophils have a function similar to mast cells. So both basophils and mast cells contain heparin, histamine and serotonin.
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