When the IgE antibodies bind with the membranes of basophils and mast cells, these cells ________________ causing the release of histamine and other substances

a. Degranulate
b. Fuse
c. Mature
d. Apoptosize


a
Rationale: a. Correct.
b. Incorrect distractor.
c. Cells are already mature at this point.
d. Refers to cellular death.

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