Question

given the following images of an actual white blood cell on the left and a model of the same white blood cell type on the right:

select they type of white blood cell they represent from the listing below.

eosinophil
lymphocyte
monocyte/macrophage
neutrophil
basophil

Explanation:

Analyze the cell morphology

Using the White Blood Cells knowledge point

• The cell has a multi-lobed nucleus (3 to 4 distinct lobes connected by thin strands).
• The cytoplasm contains very fine, pale granules that do not obscure the nucleus.
• These features are characteristic of a neutrophil (polymorphonuclear leukocyte).

Differentiate from other options

• Eosinophils typically have a bilobed nucleus and prominent red-orange granules.
• Basophils have a bilobed or S-shaped nucleus obscured by large, dark purple-blue granules.
• Monocytes are larger, agranular, and typically have a kidney- or horseshoe-shaped nucleus.
• Lymphocytes are agranular with a large, spherical nucleus occupying most of the cell volume.

Answer:

• eosinophil
• lymphocyte
• monocyte/macrophage
• neutrophil (Correct answer)
• basophil