The Leukocyte That Contains Histamine is The

Question

The leukocyte that contains histamine is the
A) lymphocyte.
B) basophil.
C) monocyte.
D) macrophage.
E) eosinophil.

Accepted Answer

Basophils contain histamine, which is released during an allergic reaction. Lymphocytes are responsible for immune responses and do not contain histamine. Monocytes and macrophages are phagocytic cells that engulf and digest foreign substances but do not contain histamine. Eosinophils are involved in allergic reactions and parasitic infections, but do not contain histamine.