In a Blood Smear, the Vast Majority of Formed Elements

Question

In a blood smear, the vast majority of formed elements are
A)white blood cells
B)neutrophils
C)platelets
D)leukocytes
E)red blood cells

Accepted Answer

The vast majority of formed elements in a blood smear are red blood cells. White blood cells are much less abundant, and platelets are even less so. Neutrophils and leukocytes are types of white blood cells, so they are included in the category of white blood cells.