IMMUNOLOGY

OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

LYMPHATIC AND IMMUNE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Agranulocytes are?
A
neutrophils
B
eosinophils
C
basophils
D
monocytes
E
lymphocytes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Agranulocytes are the type of WBC which have uni-lobular nucleus. They have very small or no granules in the cytoplasm. Lymphocytes and monocytes are the type of agranulocytes which helps in protecting the body from foreign invasion.

Detailed explanation-2: -Blood consists of two types of white blood cells (WBC), viz, granulocytes and agranulocytes. Basophils, neutrophils, and eosinophils are granulocytes. Lymphocytes and Monocytes, on the other hand, are agranulocytes. Monocytes are the phagocytes that engulf foreign pathogens and destroy them.

Detailed explanation-3: -Agranulocytes are white blood cells that hove no distinct granules in their cytoplasm. Lymphocytes have large single nuclei that occupy most of the cells. They are an important part of the body’s immune system. Lymphocyte (left) Monocytes are the largest of the white blood cells.

Detailed explanation-4: -both lymphocytes and monocytes are agranular leukocytes. Monocytes fight bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

Detailed explanation-5: -Lymphocytes and monocytes are agranulocytes since they lack granules in their cytoplasm.

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