Sometimes the immune system overreacts from exposure to a normally harmless substance such as cat hair. Subsequent exposure to this allergen elicits a massive inflammatory response. Because the chemical histamine is the cause of this inflammation, what cell type is most likely behind the problem?

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Basophils are cells that contain histamine and are involved in inflammatory responses. When exposed to an allergen, basophils release histamine causing the symptoms of an allergic reaction. Neutrophils and monocytes are involved in immune responses to infections, while lymphocytes are involved in specific immune responses such as antibody production.

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