Which of the following cells release histamine?
A) dust cells
B) mast cells
C) parietal cells
D) macrophages
B) mast cells
Mast cells are large cells found in connective tissue that contain a wide variety of biochemicals, including histamine. They are involved in inflammation. Mast cell stabilizers are drugs that stabilize mast cell membranes against rupture caused by antigenic substances.
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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Water-soluble vitamins include vitamin C and eight members of the:
A) vitamin A group B) vitamin B group C) vitamin D group D) vitamin E group
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