Located in subcutaneous tissue, ____________________ cells trigger the body's reaction to allergens
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
mast
Rationale: Mast cells are the body's major source of tissue histamine and trigger the body's reaction to allergens. These cells are distributed around the dermal blood vessels and the subcutaneous tissue and number from 7,000 to 20,000 per cubic centimeter of skin.
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