Which of the Following Statements Are True of White Blood

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true of white blood cells (WBCs) ? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

• A)The most numerous WBCs are the lymphocytes.
• B)Monocytes become macrophages that are capable of phagocytosis.
• C)Eosinophils increase during allergic reactions.
• D)Basophils contribute to the process of inflammation.
• E)The most numerous phagocytes are the neutrophils.
• F)B lymphocytes phagocytize small pathogens.
• G)T lymphocytes become plasma cells that produce antibodies.
• H)The relative percentages of the various kinds of WBCs is called a comparative count.

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Definitions:

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