Basophils
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Basophils are an immobile type of Granulocyte comprising approximately 1% of the total White Blood Cell count. They are often likened to "mines" - in the presence of aliens (Antigens) they erupt and spew out chemicals that trigger Inflammation. Basophils are really a type of Mast Cell that resides in the bloodstream instead of the Connective Tissues.
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