How Well Do You Know Mast cells?
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The granules of mast cells are rich in which of the following compounds?
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Leukocytes
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Histamine
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TGF
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None of the above
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Where are mast cells found in the body?
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Skin
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Gut
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Respiratory tract
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All of the above
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Which of the following can play a role in the activation of mast cells?
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A headache
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Weight gain
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Physical injury
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Sweating
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Mast cells exhibit a high-affinity receptor for which of the followings?
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Plasma cells
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Fc region of IgE
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Proteoglycans
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All of the above
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Which substance is released during the degranulation of mast cells?
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Dopamine
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Oestrogen
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Cytokines
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Proteins
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Which mediators are released during the degranulation of mast cells?
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Histamine
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Tryptase
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Serotonin
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All of the above
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Which of the following cells are the precursors of mast cells?
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Pluripotent stem cells
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Basophils
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Lymphoid cells
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Megakaryocytes
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What's the shape of nucleus found in mast cells?
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Round
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Reticulated
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Oval
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Lobated
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What is the total lifespan of a mast cell?
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1 - 18 days
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20 - 30 days
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50 days
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Months to several years
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Who discovered the Mast cells?
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Louis Pasteur
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Robert Koch
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Paul Ehrlich
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Élie Metchnikoff
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