Basophils
Basophils are least numerous of all granuloccyte that contain large cytoplasmic granuloocytes.
Size; 8-10micrometer in diameter
Mature nucleus of paedophiles bilobed or irregular in shape
Basophils play an important role in both allergic and inflammatory reaction and prevent infection.
Granules contain (heparin, an anticoagulant) which prevent clotting of blood and histamin, an inflammatory agent which dilates general body blood vessels and constrict blood vessels in the lungs.
These are important to provide immunity against parasite.
Function of Basophils
1. Heparin prevent blood clotting
2. Histamine is vasodilator that makes blood vessles more permeable
3. Providing immunity in both allergic and inflammatory reaction.
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