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Q.Histamine is secreted by :

(a) Epithelial cells
(b) Mast cells
(c) Red blood cells
(d) White blood cells
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Histamine is secreted by mast cells, the resident tissue cells central to allergic reactions.

When an allergen binds IgE antibodies attached to mast cells, the mast cells degranulate and release histamine along with other mediators, producing the classic symptoms of an allergic reaction (itching, swelling, bronchoconstriction) — exactly the allergy mechanism taught alongside immunity. Epithelial cells, RBCs and gene …

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