Which type of white blood cells are connected with the release of histamine and the natural anticoagulant heparin?
- Eosinophils
- Monocytes
- Neutrophils
- Basophils
Answer
(4) Basophils
Solution
As per NCERT, basophils secrete histamine, serotonin, heparin, etc., and are involved in inflammatory reactions.
⇒ Heparin is a natural anticoagulant and histamine is a vasodilator released during inflammation.
Answer: (4)