The non-leukocyte tissue cells known as ________ produce leukotrienes and prostaglandins in response to allergen binding.
A) neutrophils
B) basophils
C) monocytes
D) lymphocytes
E) mast cells

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Mast cells are non-leukocyte tissue cells that are involved in allergic reactions by producing leukotrienes and prostaglandins upon encountering allergens. Neutrophils, basophils, monocytes, and lymphocytes are all types of leukocytes or white blood cells.

The Non-Leukocyte Tissue Cells Known as ________ Produce Leukotrienes and Prostaglandins