Body Fluids And Circulation Question 2
Question: Which of the following statements are correct?
A. Basophils are most abundant cells of the total WBCs
B. Basophils secrete histamine, serotonin and heparin
C. Basophils are involved in inflammatory response
D. Basophils have kidney shaped nucleus
E. Basophils are agranulocytes
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1). A and B only
(2) D and E only
(3) C and E only
(4) B and C only
Show Answer
Answer: (4) B and C only
Explaination-
Basophils: type of white blood cell (WBC)
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They release histamine and other chemicals like serotonin and heparin, which are important in various immune and inflammatory processes
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Least abundant types of white blood cells.
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Have a multilobed nucleus, similar to other granulocytes.
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Granulocytes, a type of white blood cell characterized by the presence of granules in their cytoplasm.
