NEET 2023 · Class 11

Body Fluids and Circulation

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 Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. (A)C and E only
  2. (B)B and C only
  3. (C)A and B only
  4. (D)D and E only

The NCERT line that answers it

Verbatim line

Basophils secrete histamine, serotonin, heparin, etc., and are involved in inflammatory reactions.

Chapter
Body Fluids and Circulation
Section
15.1.2 Formed Elements
Page
1
Words matched
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0, emb=1.0, combined=1.0). Verified: high — The span explicitly states both that basophils secrete histamine, serotonin, heparin (supporting option B) and that they are involved in inflammatory reactions (supporting option C), which are the two correct statements in the MCQ.

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