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Pickup the polymorphonuclear phagocyte

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Polymorphonuclear cells have segmented nuclei and include neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils. Among these, neutrophils are the most phagocytic. Always distinguish PMNs from mononuclear phagocytes like macrophages.
Updated On: Jun 3, 2025
  • Basophil
  • Kupffer cell
  • Osteoclast
  • Histiocyte
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understanding polymorphonuclear phagocytes.
Polymorphonuclear (PMN) cells are a type of white blood cell with a multilobed nucleus and include neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils. Among these, neutrophils are the primary PMNs known for phagocytic activity. Step 2: Evaluating the options.
Basophils are polymorphonuclear and though less phagocytic than neutrophils, they belong to the PMN group.
Kupffer cells, Osteoclasts, and Histiocytes are mononuclear phagocytes (part of the mononuclear phagocyte system), not polymorphonuclear. \(\Rightarrow\) Only option (1) fits both "polymorphonuclear" and "phagocyte".
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