Which of the following blood components is responsible for the production of histamine, a chemical mediator involved in inflammatory responses?
Explanation
Basophils are the blood components responsible for the production of histamine, a chemical mediator involved in inflammatory responses, such as allergic reactions and anaphylaxis.
Mnemonic
Baso-phils = 'basic' cells producing histamine
Source
Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease