The type of agranulocytes which stays in blood for a few hours and then enters tissues and become macrophages are:
Correct answer: B. Monocyte
- A. Lymphocytes
- B. Monocyte
- C. Eosinophils
- D. Basophils
Explanation
Option [A] Lymphocytes are the agranulocytes .They create antibodies to fight against bacteria, viruses, and other potentially harmful invaders.Lymphocytes have life spans of months or even years but this depends on the body's need for these cells. Option [B] Agranulocytes include monocytes and lymphocytes [B and T].Monocytes stay in blood from 10 to 20 hours ,then enter tissues and become tissue macrophages performing phagocytotic function.Hence option B is right.Option [C]EosinophilS are granulocytes which inactivates inflammation producing substances and attacks parasites.Option [D]Basophils are granulocytes that releases heparin to prevent blood clots and histamine which causes inflammation.
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