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question 48
mast cells:
a conduct nerve impulses to higher brain centers
b none of the above
c release histamine and heparin
d store fat
e synthesize antibodies that react againt foreign substances
Mast cells are part of the immune system. They are known to release histamine (which causes vasodilation and increased vascular permeability during inflammation) and heparin (an anticoagulant). Nerve cells conduct nerve impulses. Adipocytes store fat. Plasma cells synthesize antibodies. So option C is correct.
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C. release histamine and heparin