MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

BLOOD PHYSIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following are granulocytes?
A
neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils
B
lymphocytes and monocytes
C
eosinophils and monocytes
D
basophils, monocytes, and eosinophils
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A type of immune cell that has granules (small particles) with enzymes that are released during infections, allergic reactions, and asthma. Neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils are granulocytes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Eosinophil granulocytes (eosinophils) belong to the family of white blood cells that play important roles in the development of asthma and various types of allergy. Eosinophils are cells with a diameter of 12–17 µm and they originate from myeloid precursors.

Detailed explanation-3: -The specific types of granulocytes are neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils.

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