Which blood cell possesses numerous receptors for immunoglobulin E in its plasma membrane?

a. Basophil
b. Eosinophil
c. Lymphocyte
d. Monocyte
e. Neutrophil


ANS: A
Basophil cells release their secretory granules in response to IgE binding to membrane receptors.

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