MCQ
The most active phagocytic white blood cells are
  • A
    eosinophils and lymphocytes
  • neutrophils and monocytes
  • C
    neutrophils and eosinophils
  • D
    lymphocytes and macrophages.

Answer

Correct option: B.
neutrophils and monocytes
b
(b) : Phagocytes are cells that are able to engulf and breakdown foreign particles, cell debris and disease producing microorganisms. Neutrophils and monocytes (type of white blood cells) are the most active phagocytic cells.

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