Which of the Following is the Most Prevalent Type of Blood

Question

Which of the following is the most prevalent type of blood cells?
A) erythrocytes
B) thrombocytes
C) granulocytes
D) agranular leukocytes
E) The different types of blood cells are found in about equal amounts.

Accepted Answer

Erythrocytes, or red blood cells, are the most prevalent type of blood cell, making up around 40-45% of the total blood volume. Thrombocytes (platelets), granulocytes (neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils) and agranular leukocytes (lymphocytes and monocytes) make up a smaller percentage of the blood volume.