Histamine is produced by which one of the following cells
Correct answer: A. Basophils
- A. Basophils
- B. Platelets
- C. Monocyte
- D. Eosinophils
Explanation
Histamine is synthesized primarily by mast cells, basophils, histaminergic neurons in the basal ganglia of the brain, and enterochromaffin-like cells (ECL) in the stomach. These cells produce large amounts of histamine and are thought to be the major histamine-producing cells. Histamine is released from cells in response to an antibody called immunoglobulin E (IgE). This antibody may be secreted in response to an invading pathogen such as a virus, or bacteria, or an allergenic substance such as pollen. Histamine can also be released in response to injury caused by toxins.
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