Question

Which of the following match is correct?

	Structure	Percentage	Function
(a)		0.3 - 0.5	Phagocytic
(b)		0.5 - 1.0	Secrete histamine and serotonin
(c)		30 - 40	Defence against parasite
(d)		30 - 40	Allergic reactions

• A. a
• B. b
• C. c
• D. d

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

The structure given in option ${}^{\prime }{b}^{\prime }$ is of basophil. Basophils secrete histamine, serotonin, heparin, etc. and are involved in inflammatory reactions. The structure given in option ${}^{\prime }{a}^{\prime }$ is of neutrophil. Its percentage is $40-70\%$. The structure given in option ${}^{\prime }{c}^{\prime }$ is of eosinophil. Its percentage is $1-6\%$. The structure given in option'd' is of monocyte. Its percentage is $2-10\%$ and is phagocytic in function.