Basophils Flashcards
1
Q
Partially lobulated only; hard to visualize because of blue-black granules obscuring the nucleus
A
BASOPHILS
2
Q
Specific granules contain:
A
Histamine
Heparan sulfate
Leukotrienes
3
Q
Functions:
- Closely related to _______
- Involved in _______ reactions
A
MAST CELLS
Immediate Hypersensitivity
4
Q
T or F
Mast cells primarily located in the tissues
A
T
5
Q
T or F
Examples of Type IV Hypersensitivity are food allergies, bronchial asthma, urticaria, wheel
and flare reaction
A
F
Type I
