Asked by Grant Sloan on May 10, 2024
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Which of the following is an agranulocyte?
A) Eosinophil
B) Basophil
C) Neutrophil
D) Monocyte
E) Erythrocyte
Agranulocyte
Nongranular leukocyte (monocyte or lymphocyte).
Eosinophil
A type of white blood cell involved in allergic reactions and fighting parasitic infections.
Monocyte
A type of white blood cell that plays a significant role in the immune system by differentiating into macrophages and dendritic cells.
- Specify the structure and activity of different white blood cells.
Verified Answer
EA
Estefany AvellanedaMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Monocytes are a type of white blood cell that are classified as agranulocytes because they do not have granules in their cytoplasm, unlike eosinophils, basophils, and neutrophils which are granulocytes. Erythrocytes are red blood cells and not considered in the classification of granulocytes or agranulocytes.
Learning Objectives
- Specify the structure and activity of different white blood cells.