Which of the following is not true for neutrophils

They contain granules

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They are phagocytes

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They secrete histamine

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They are the most common type of WBC in the blood stream

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Solution

The correct options are
A
They contain granules

B
They are phagocytes

D
They are the most common type of WBC in the blood stream

The neutrophil is a type of white blood cell. Neutrophils are the most common type of white blood cell in the bloodstream, are among the first immune cells to defend against infection. They are phagocytes, which ingest bacteria and other foreign cells. Neutrophils are granulocytes that release enzymes to help kill and digest these cells. Basophils are also granulocytes and they secrete histamine.

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(a)	Eosinophils	(i)	Phagocytic, agranular
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