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The maximum number of white blood corpuscles is that of


A

Basophils

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B

Neutrophils

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C

Monocytes

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D

Eosinophils

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Solution

The correct option is B

Neutrophils


The correct Option is B:

Explanation of correct option:

  1. WBCs or white blood corpuscles are part of the human immune system.
  2. They help the body fight against foreign materials.
WBCType of white blood corpusclesPercentage differential of each type in human WBC
GranulocyteNeutrophil54-62%
Eosinophil1-3%
Basophil>1%
AgranulocyteLymphocyte25-33%
Monocyte3-9%

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option A:

Present in >1%, which is less percentage than neutrophils

Option C:

Present in 3-9%, which is less percentage than neutrophils

Option D:

Present in 1-3%, which is less percentage than neutrophils

Final Answer: Hence, The maximum number of white blood corpuscles is that of Neutrophils


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