Question

The agranulocytes responsible for the immune response of the body are

• A. basophils
• B. neutrophils
• C. eosinophils
• D. lymphocytes

Answer 1

The correct option is D

lymphocytes

The correct option is option D)

1. Agranulocytes are leukocytes that either do not contain granules in their cytoplasm or have granulocytes that are not as visible as those found in other cell types.
2. Monocytes and lymphocytes are the two main forms of agranulocytes. They are both engaged in the body's immunological responses.

Option A) is incorrect

1. Basophils are granulocytes with nuclei that are spherical, indented, banded, or segmented. They are granulocyte cells, which means they produce enzyme granules to combat dangerous bacteria and germs.

Option B) is incorrect

1. Neutrophils are the most numerous form of granulocyte, accounting for 40% to 70% of all white blood cells in humans. They are an important element of the innate immune system, having various roles in different species.

Option C) is incorrect

1. Eosinophils are granulocytes with nuclei that are banded or bilobed. In humans, eosinophils are around the same size as neutrophils and account for 0% to 7% of white blood cells in the periphery.