What is the function of basophils in the body?

What is the function of basophils in the body?
  1. Transport of respiratory gases
  2. Secrete histamine, serotonin and heparin
  3. Destroy foreign organisms entering the body
  4. Resisting infections and associated with allergic reactions

Solution

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

Asked in: NCERT

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