Multiple choice

Heparin is released by:

  1. monocytes .

  2. eosinophils.

  3. neutrophil.

  4. basophil.
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Explanation

Basophils are granular leukocytes, containing basophilic granules, in the cytoplasm. The cell nucleus is S-shaped. Basophil releases heparin, which prevents clotting of blood and histamine, which causes tissue damage and allergy. They represent 0.5% of WBC

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