Which white blood cell releases chemical to inhibit blood clotting?

Monocyte

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Eosinophil

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Basophil

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Neutrophil

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Solution

The correct option is A Basophil
Basophils are responsible for allergic and antigen response by releasing the chemical histamine. Basophils releases two chemicals that helps in the defenses, namely histamine and heparin. Histamine helps in increased blood flow at the site of injury by widening the blood vessels. Heparin acts as an anticoagulant and inhibits blood clotting.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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