Which of the following is the most abundant type of white blood cell (WBC) in human blood? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is the most abundant type of white blood cell (WBC) in human blood?
A. Eosinophils
B. Lymphocytes
C. Monocytes
D. Neutrophils
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Neutrophils are the most abundant white blood cells, constituting about 60-65% of the total WBC count. They are polymorphonuclear and are highly phagocytic, acting as the first line of defense against bacterial infections. Lymphocytes are the second most abundant (20-25%), while monocytes and eosinophils are present in smaller percentages.

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