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The most active phagocytic white blood cells are:
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- neutrophils and eosinophils
- lymphocytes and macrophages
- eosinophils and lymphocytes
- neutrophils and monocytes
Correct Option: D
The most active phagocytic white blood cells are neutrophils and monocytes. Neutrophil is a type of WBC (leucocyte) that has a lobed nucleus and granular cytoplasm. Neutrophils engulf bacteria and release various substance such as lysozyme and oxidizing agents. Monocyte is the largest form of WBC in vertebrates. It has a kidney shaped nucleus and is actively phagocytic, ingesting bacteria and cell’s debris.