Question

State whether the following statements are true or false.

(viii) WBCs have the ability of phagocytosis.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

White Blood Corpuscles:

1. The most active and motile constituents of the blood that provides immunity are known as the white blood corpuscles (WBCs) or leucocytes.
2. The WBCs have five types of cells namely - neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, lymphocytes, and monocytes.

Phagocytosis:

1. Out of the five types, the neutrophils and monocytes have the property of phagocytosis.
2. Neutrophils invade bacteria and other foreign particles and engulf them.
3. Monocytes ingest germs and provide immune responses.

The given statement is true.