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Which of the following cells does not exhibit phagocytic activity?
Which of the following cells does not exhibit phagocytic activity?
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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
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, heparinMacrophage
● The circulating monocytes when enters the tissue are called macrophages like Kupffer cells in the liver.● They are phagocytic.
Final answer:
c. Basophil
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