Question

multiple choice question
which wbcs are classified as agranulocytes?

monocytes and lymphocytes

monocytes and eosinophils

monocytes, lymphocytes and neutrophils

basophils and lymphocytes

Explanation:

White blood cells (WBCs) are divided into agranulocytes (without granules in cytoplasm) and granulocytes (with granules). Agranulocytes include monocytes and lymphocytes. Granulocytes include neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils. So we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Monocytes and lymphocytes are both agranulocytes. Correct.
• Option 2: Eosinophils are granulocytes, so this is wrong.
• Option 3: Neutrophils are granulocytes, so this is wrong.
• Option 4: Basophils are granulocytes, so this is wrong.

Answer:

A. Monocytes and lymphocytes