Question

What are the chemicals secreted by damaged mast cell of connective tissue?

• A. Pepsin and renin
• B. Lysozyme and somatostatin
• C. Melanin and coherin
• D. Histamine and heparin
  

Answer 1

The correct option is D Histamine and heparin

• A mast cell is a resident cell of connective tissue that contains many granules rich in histamine and heparin.
• Mast cells are allergy cells responsible for immediate allergic reactions. They cause allergic symptoms by releasing Histamine and heparin.
  
• Hence the chemicals secreted by damaged mast cell of connective tissue are Histamine and heparin.
• So, the correct answer is 'Histamine and heparin'.