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===[[Basophils - WikiBlood|Basophils]] / [[Mast Cells - WikiBlood|Mast Cells]]===

===[[Basophils - WikiBlood|Basophils]] / [[Mast Cells - WikiBlood|Mast Cells]]===

[[Image:Basophil and Lymphocyte.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Basophil - J. Bredl, RVC 2008]]

[[Image:Basophil and Lymphocyte.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Basophil - J. Bredl, RVC 2008]]

* Basophils/mast cells are principally localized at epithelial surfaces

* Basophils/mast cells are principally localised at epithelial surfaces

** Very small numbers are present in blood

** Very small numbers are present in blood

*** less than 0.5% circulating leukocytes

*** Less than 0.5% circulating leukocytes

* They have two principal functions:

* They have two principal functions:

*# Induction of [[Inflammation - WikiBlood|acute inflammation]]

*# Induction of [[Inflammation - WikiBlood|acute inflammation]]