Name the most abundant of all the WBCs.

Neutrophils

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Acidophils

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Basophils

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A Neutrophils
White blood cells (WBCs) or leukocytes are the cells of the immune system that are involved in protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders. Neutrophils are the most abundant white blood cell, constituting 60-70% of the circulating leukocytes. They defend against bacterial or fungal infection.
Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

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