Types of White Blood Cells

Fight bacteria and viruses by entering infected tissue, destroying bacteria/viruses and absorb dead blood cells

• White Blood Cells

• Red Blood Cells

• Platelets

• Plasma

Which type of white blood cell is primarily responsible for producing antibodies?

• Neutrophils

• Lymphocytes

• Monocytes

• Eosinophils

What is the main function of neutrophils?

• Produce antibodies

• Engulf and destroy bacteria

• Release histamine

• Attack parasitic worms

Which white blood cell type is involved in allergic reactions and releases histamine?

• Basophils

• Neutrophils

• Lymphocytes

• Monocytes

Which type of white blood cell is the largest in size?

• Neutrophils

• Lymphocytes

• Monocytes

• Eosinophils

What is the primary role of eosinophils?

• Fight bacterial infections

• Combat parasitic infections

• Produce antibodies

• Release histamine

Which white blood cell type is known for its role in fighting viral infections?

• Neutrophils

• Lymphocytes

• Monocytes

• Basophils

Which type of white blood cell can differentiate into macrophages?

• Neutrophils

• Lymphocytes

• Monocytes

• Eosinophils

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What is the approximate percentage of neutrophils in a healthy adult's white blood cell count?

• 20-30%

• 40-60%

• 60-70%

• 70-80%

Which white blood cell type is least abundant in the bloodstream?

• Basophils

• Neutrophils

• Lymphocytes

• Monocytes