Which of the following is incorrect about the role of mast cells and basophils in allergies?
A) They degranulate when triggered by a specific allergen through the IgE bound to them.
B) They carry high numbers of cell receptors that bind to IgE antibodies.
C) Their cytoplic secretory vesicles contain physiologically active cytokines.
D) They are found mainly in the lymph nodes.

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Mast cells and basophils are primarily located in tissues and are involved in immediate hypersensitivity reactions. They are not found mainly in the lymph nodes.

Which of the Following Is Incorrect About the Role of Mast