Which of the following are functions of eosinophils?

A. Release of chemicals that fight parasitic infections; release of histamine
B. Release of chemicals that inactivate the chemical mediators of allergic reactions; release of chemicals that fight parasitic infections
C. Release of histamine; release of chemicals that fight parasitic infections
D. Release of histamine; release of chemicals that inactivate the chemical mediators of allergic reactions


Answer: B. Release of chemicals that inactivate the chemical mediators of allergic reactions; release of chemicals that fight parasitic infections

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