Question: 178 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) B and C only
(2) A and B only
(3) D and E only
(4) C and E only
Answer: Option (1)
Explanation:
Basophils are the least abundant type of white blood cells, so statement A is incorrect.
Basophils secrete histamine, serotonin and heparin, which play roles in allergic reactions and
inflammation, so statement B is correct.
Basophils are actively involved in inflammatory and allergic responses,
so statement C is correct.
Basophils have a bilobed or S-shaped nucleus, not a kidney-shaped nucleus,
so statement D is incorrect.
Basophils are granulocytes because they contain cytoplasmic granules,
so statement E is incorrect.
Therefore, the correct statements are B and C.