Mast Cells

question 42

Multiple Choice

Mast cells

• A) are anchored in tissue.
• B) secrete substances contained within their granules.
• C) will respond to injury or antigen.
• D) may respond to chemical signals from the nervous system.
• E) fit all of these characteristics.

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Definitions:

Scripts

Knowledge structures that define situations and guide behavior.

Schemas

Mental frameworks that help individuals organize and interpret information, based on their experiences and beliefs.

Social Cognition

The study of how people process, store, and apply information about other people and social situations, influencing their perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors.

Priming

Activating an idea in someone’s mind so that related ideas are more accessible.