Zoology · Body Fluids and Circulation

NEET (UG) 2023 — Question 149

Which of the following statements are correct ?

A. Basophils are most abundant cells of the total WBCs

B. Basophils secrete histamine, serotonin and heparin

C. Basophils are involved in inflammatory response

D. Basophils have kidney shaped nucleus

E. Basophils are agranulocytes

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Answer: B

Option (2) is the answer because, basophils secrete histamine, serotonin, heparin etc. and are

involved in inflammatory response.

Option (1) is not the answer because, basophils are granulocytes.

Option (3) is not the answer because, neutrophils are the most abundant cells (60–65 %) of the total

WBCs whereas basophils are least (0.5–1%) abundant of all WBCs. Option (4) is not the answer

because, monocytes have a kidney-shaped nucleus.

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