The most abundant type of WBCs (granulocytes) in human blood are
A
Neutrophils
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B
Basophils
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C
Eosinophils
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D
Monocytes
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Solution
The correct option is A Neutrophils
Neutrophils
Neutrophils are the leukocytes containing multilobed nuclei. They are granulocytes having neutral granules. Neutrophils are phagocytic in nature. These are the first responders at the site of trauma or infection in the body.
Neutrophils are the most abundant type of WBCs constituting 60-65% of the total WBCs.