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basophils: the white blood cells that function in allergic responses.
bicuspid (mitral) valve: the valve that leads into the left ventricle of the human heart.
binomial name: the scientific name of an organism, which contains two elements.
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Basophils
The number of basophils also increases during infection. Basophils leave the blood and accumulate at the site of infection or other inflammation. There they discharge the contents of their granules, releasing a variety of mediators such as: ...
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There are three types of granulocytes: neutrophils, basophils, and eosinophils (named according to their staining properties).
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It can be found on the surface of the plasma membrane of basophils and mast cells of connective tissue. IgE plays a role in immediate hypersensitivity and the defense of parasites such as worms.
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granulocytes White blood cells (neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils) bearing "granules" (vacuoles) in their cytoplasm that stain deeply.
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