Which type of white blood cells are concerned with the release of histamine and the natural anticoagulant heparin?

Lymphocytes

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Monocytes

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Neutrophils

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Basophils

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Solution

The correct option is C Basophils
A lymphocyte is a type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system.
Monocytes are a type of WBCs. Monocytes mature in different types of macrophages at different locations. Monocytes and their macrophages serve three main functions as phagocytosis, antigen presentation and cytokine production.
Neutrophils are the most abundant type of WBCs. They are phagocytic in nature and are able to engulf foreign substances (like bacteria).
Basophils are granulocytes, i.e., they contain large cytoplasmic granules in the cell nucleus and it stores histamine (a vasodilator), a chemical which is secreted by the cells when stimulated, which promotes blood flow to tissues. Also, basophils contain anticoagulant heparin, which prevents blood from clotting too quickly.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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