Which of the following cells can release heparin and histamine in the blood?

Question

Which of the following cells can release heparin and histamine in the blood? (A) Mast cells (B) Eosinophils (C) Mast cells and basophils (D) Eosinophils and mast cells

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Both mast cells and basophils have cytoplasmic granules. Granules contain heparin, histamine and other inflammatory substances.

Q. Which of the following cells can release heparin and histamine in the blood?

Mast cells

Eosinophils

Mast cells and basophils

Eosinophils and mast cells

Both mast cells and basophils have cytoplasmic granules. Granules contain heparin, histamine and other inflammatory substances.