Question

multiple choice question
the most numerous white blood cells are normally the ______.

basophils

lymphocytes

neutrophils

eosinophils

Explanation:

To determine the most numerous white blood cells, we recall hematology knowledge. Neutrophils are the most abundant type of white blood cells in normal blood, typically making up 50 - 70% of white blood cells. Basophils, lymphocytes (while lymphocytes are numerous, neutrophils are more so in normal counts), and eosinophils are less abundant than neutrophils.

Answer:

C. neutrophils (assuming the options are labeled as A. basophils, B. lymphocytes, C. neutrophils, D. eosinophils; if the original options' numbering is different, adjust the identifier but the correct option text is neutrophils)