Question

Which one is the largest and smallest cell from the given list?

• A. Eosinophil
• B. Basophil
• C. Neutrophil
• D. Monocyte
• E. T- lymphocyte

Answer 1

Answer: (D), (E)

T- lymphocyte

The correct option is D and E.

Explanation of correct option:

Option D

1. Monocytes are agranulocytes, that differentiate into macrophages and dendritic cells.
2. Monocytes are the largest type of leukocytes.

Option E

1. T- lymphocytes are processed by the thymus gland and participate in the immune response.
2. T- lymphocytes are the smallest type of leukocytes.

Explanation of incorrect option:

Option A

Eosinophils are granulocytes

Option B

Basophils are granulocytes.

Option C

Neutrophils are agranulocytes.

Final answer: Monocyte is the largest and T-lymphocyte is the smallest cell from the given list