Question

Which of the following cells does not exhibit phagocytic activity?

• A. Basophil
• B. Neutrophil
• C. Macrophage
• D. Monocyte

Answer 1

The correct option is A Basophil

Monocyte

● Monocytes are the largest of all types of leucocytes and are amoeboid in shape.

● They are phagocytic in nature and engulf bacteria as well as cellular debris.

Neutrophil

● Neutrophils are the most abundant type of leucocytes.

● They are phagocytic in nature and are the first to reach the site of infection.

Basophil

● Basophil function as mast cells of connective tissue and release histamine, serotonin, heparin

Macrophage

● The circulating monocytes when enters the tissue are called macrophages like Kupffer cells in the liver.

● They are phagocytic.

Final answer:
c. Basophil