Asked by Ashley Cowart on Apr 23, 2024
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Which of these WBCs release histamine and heparin and promote inflammation?
A) Eosinophils
B) Neutrophils
C) Basophils
D) Lymphocytes
E) Monocytes
Histamine
A compound found in the body as a part of the immune response that causes dilation of capillaries, contraction of smooth muscle, and stimulation of gastric acid secretion, involved in allergic reactions.
Heparin
A medication used as an anticoagulant to prevent and treat blood clots.
Basophils
A type of white blood cell involved in immune responses and inflammation, known for releasing histamine and other chemicals during allergic reactions.
- Elucidate the duties of white blood cells in the battle against infections and their various roles in the immune mechanism.
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Learning Objectives
- Elucidate the duties of white blood cells in the battle against infections and their various roles in the immune mechanism.
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