Q151 / 160 · JIPMER 2012 · Zoology

The most active phagocytic white blood cells are

  • A
    neutrophils and eosinophils
  • B
    lymphocytes and macrophages
  • C
    eosinophils and lymphocytes
  • Correct answer
    D
    neutrophils and monocytes

Solution

Neutrophils are most abundant granulecytes which engulf microbes by phagocytosis. These have 2-7 lobulated nucleus and do not stain any basic or acidic dye monocytes are large sized leucocytes, which are highly motile and phagocytic in nature.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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