Which type of white blood cells release histamine and heparin

Monocytes

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Neutrophils

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Basophils

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Eosinophils.

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Solution

The correct option is C Basophils
Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell that is a part of immune system.
Monocytes are a type of white blood cells that take main part in phagocytosis, antigen representation and cytokine production.
Neutrophils are most abundant type of white blood cell that are able to engulf bacteria and basophils are also a type of white blood cell that contain anticoagulant heparin and histamin.
So the correct answer will be option C.

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