Question

Which of the following is the function of mast cells of areolar connective tissue?

• A. They are phagocytic in nature
• B. They secrete maximum amount of the matrix
• C. They secrete fibres of structural proteins called collagen orelastin
• D. They secrete histamine, serotonin and heparin

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Macrophages are phagocytic in nature and fibroblasts are fibre secreting cells