Basophils

question 19

Multiple Choice

Basophils

• A) contain granules that preferentially take up a basic blue dye
• B) leave the blood to become macrophages
• C) synthesize and store histamine and heparin
• D) contain granules that preferentially take up a basic blue dye and leave the blood to become macrophages
• E) contain granules that preferentially take up a basic blue dye, and synthesize and store histamine and heparin

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