Which of the Following Types of White Blood Cells Is

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following types of white blood cells is physically the largest?

• A) Basophil
• B) Monocyte
• C) Neutrophil
• D) Lymphocyte

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Definitions:

Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces the hormone melatonin, regulating sleep patterns.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for controlling many autonomic functions such as temperature regulation, hunger, and thirst, as well as linking the nervous and endocrine systems.

Mammillary Bodies

Small rounded bodies at the base of the brain, part of the limbic system, involved in memory formation and recollection.

Hypothalamic Function

The roles performed by the hypothalamus, which include regulating temperature, thirst, hunger, sleep, circadian rhythm, and releasing hormones.