The Most Numerous WBCs in a Differential Count of a Healthy

Question

The most numerous WBCs in a differential count of a healthy individual are
A) neutrophils.
B) basophils.
C) lymphocytes.
D) monocytes.
E) leukocytes.

Accepted Answer

Neutrophils are the most numerous WBCs in a differential count of a healthy individual, accounting for 50-70% of the total WBC count. They play a crucial role in the innate immune response by phagocytizing and destroying invading pathogens.