How do basophils respond to tissue damage?
A) Basophils enter damaged tissue first and in high numbers to engulf the pathogens and debris and release cytotoxic enzymes and chemicals that attract other WBCs to the region.
B) Basophils enter damaged tissue and release a variety of chemicals, including histamine, which promotes inflammation.
C) Basophils enter damaged tissue and engulf antibody-labeled materials, release cytotoxic enzymes, and reduce inflammation.
D) Basophils enter damaged tissue and become macrophages which engulf pathogens or debris.
E) Basophils provide defense against specific pathogens or toxins by becoming B plasma cells, which produce antibodies.
Answer: B
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