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Histamine is secreted by...

Histamine is secreted by

A

fibroblasts

B

histocytes

C

lymphocytes

D

mast cell

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D
(d) Histamine is a potent vasodilator formed by decarboxylation of the amino acid histidine and released by mast cell in response to appropriate antigens.
Mast cells are especially prevalent in the connective tissue of the skin, respiratory tract and in surrounding blood vessels.
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