Which of the Following Is Not True of Basophils

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of basophils?

• A)constitute about 1 percent of WBCs
• B)promote inflammation
• C)granules contain histamine
• D)contain dense blue stained granules in the Wright stain
• E)increased production during parasitic infections

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Definitions:

Pathogen Invasion

The process by which pathogenic microorganisms enter and spread in a host organism, leading to infection and potential disease.

Targets Of The Immune System

Structures or molecules identified by the immune system as foreign, triggering a response to defend the body against potential harm.

Normal Cells

Cells that have a characteristic appearance and behave in a predictable manner, maintaining basic functions such as growth, replication, and repair in a controlled way.