Heparin in blood is released from

Clumped platelets

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Mast-cell granules

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Non-granulocytes

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Granulocytes

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Solution

The correct option is A Mast-cell granules
Mast-cell is a type of granulocyte. It contains basophil granules that secrete heparin and histamine in blood. They play important role in wound healing.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

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\begin{matrix} Component of blood & Function (a) X & (i) Prevents blood clotting in blood vessels (b) Y & (i i) Phagocytic in nature and engulf bacteria (c) Z & (i i i) Help in blood clotting \end{matrix}

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