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QuestionChoice
Neutrophils do not release histamine. They are phagocytes and contain neutrophil elastase. Neutrophils are the first type of cell to arrive at sites of inflammation.
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c
Neutrophil
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Eosinophils do not release histamine. They are granulocytes that act as phagocytes and are particularly relevant in parasitic infections, vasculitis, and allergy.
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b
Eosinophil
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Monocytes do not release histamine. They circulate in the bloodstream and act as antigen-presenting cells as well as phagocytes. They become macrophages when they move into tissues.
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e
Monocyte
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Basophils are granulocytes that secrete histamine. Histamine stimulates vasodilation and increases vascular permeability leading to tumor (oedema), calor (heat) and rubor (redness) – all features of acute inflammation.
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a
Basophil
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Dendritic cells do not release histamine. They are phagocytes as well as antigen-presenting cells.
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d
Dendritic
Concept
Chapter
2693
4145
Inflammation
Topic
158
Immunology
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Which cell releases histamine during the acute inflammatory response?
a