Multiple choice

Allergic rhinitis accumulates which of the following WBC cells in the nasal mucosa?

  1. Basophils

  2. Eosinophils

  3. Neutrophils

  4. Monocytes

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Eosinophils accumulate in the nasal mucosa during allergic rhinitis. Accumulation of eosinophils in the nasal mucosa is considered a major diagnostic criterion for allergic rhinitis (nasal allergies).