HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
BODY FLUIDS AND CIRCULATION
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Question
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The most numerous WBC’s are
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Neutrophil
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Lymphocyte
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Monocyte
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Basophil
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Neutrophils. They kill and digest bacteria and fungi. They are the most numerous type of white blood cell and your first line of defense when infection strikes.
Detailed explanation-2: -The different types of white blood cells are given as a percentage: Neutrophils: 40% to 60% Lymphocytes: 20% to 40% Monocytes: 2% to 8%
Detailed explanation-3: -Basophils: These alert the body to infections by secreting chemicals into the bloodstream, mostly to combat allergies. They are the least numerous type of white blood cells. They have a multi-lobed nucleus and their granules contain immune-boosting compounds such as histamine and heparin.
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