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
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Answer: (4) B and C only
Explanation-
- Basophils secrete histamine, serotonin, and heparin (Statement B is correct).
- Basophils are involved in the inflammatory response (Statement C is correct).
- Basophils are not the most abundant cells of the total WBCs; neutrophils are the most abundant (Statement A is incorrect).
- Basophils do not have a kidney-shaped nucleus; they have a bilobed nucleus (Statement D is incorrect).
- Basophils are granulocytes, not agranulocytes (Statement E is incorrect).
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