Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Body Fluids and Circulation

Question:

Which of the following shows phagocytic activity, in which a cell can destroy foreign organisms entering the body?

Options:

Basophils and eosinophils.

Neutrophils and monocytes.

Eosinophils and monocytes.

Serotonin and heparin.

Correct Answer:

Neutrophils and monocytes.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2)- Neutrophils and monocytes.

Leucocytes have two main categories of WBCs – granulocytes and agranulocytes. Neutrophils, eosinophils and basophils are different types of granulocytes, while lymphocytes and monocytes are the agranulocytes. Neutrophils are the most abundant cells (60-65 per cent) of the total WBCs and basophils are the least (0.5-1 per cent) among them. Neutrophils and monocytes (6-8 per cent) are phagocytic cells which destroy foreign organisms entering the body. Basophils secrete histamine, serotonin, heparin, etc., and are involved in inflammatory reactions. Eosinophils (2-3 per cent) resist infections and are also associated with allergic reactions.