Which Cell Type Is the Most Numerous White Blood Cell

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which cell type is the most numerous white blood cell in circulation, is the first leukocyte recruited from the bloodstream to injured tissues, and releases potent antimicrobial peptides?

• A) monocytes
• B) dendritic cells
• C) basophils
• D) neutrophils
• E) eosinophils

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