Basophils produce histamine, which acts as a vasodilator and is involved in allergic reactions, and heparin, an anticoagulant.
1. Produce histamine (vasodilator/allergic rxns) 2. Produce heparin (anticoagulant)
| Front | What is the function of basophils? |
|---|---|
| Back | 1. Produce histamine (vasodilator/allergic rxns) 2. Produce heparin (anticoagulant) |
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