Which WBC has maximum life span among the following?

Basophil

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Monocyte

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Acidophil

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Neutrophil

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Solution

The correct option is B Monocyte
White blood cells (WBCs) are also called leucocytes. They are the cells of the immune system that are involved in protecting the body against both infectious diseases and foreign invaders.
Monocytes are kidney-shaped cells performs the function of phagocytosis. Although lymphocytes have maximum life span among WBCS. But out of the given options, monocytes have a maximum life span which can be hours to days.

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