Which leukocyte is the primary mediator of acute bacterial infection and is the most numerous WBC in normal adult peripheral blood?

Practise this Medical Lab Tech ASCP question free, then download the PDF, watch the video walkthrough, or unlock timed mock exams for the full web bank.

Download PDF Watch video

Multiple choice — select the best answer

ALymphocyte
BEosinophil
CNeutrophil
DBasophil

✓ Correct answer: C. Neutrophil Neutrophils (segmented forms) normally make up 50-70% of circulating leukocytes and are first responders to acute bacterial infection through phagocytosis.

.q-expl{display:block!important}.q-opt[data-idx="2"]{border-color:#16a34a;background:#f0fdf4}.q-opt[data-idx="2"] .oltr{background:#16a34a;color:#fff}.q-opt{cursor:default!important;pointer-events:none}

Keep practising. Use the free Medical Lab Tech ASCP PDF, watch the YouTube walkthrough, or unlock all 10 web questions with timed mock exams.

Free PDF Video walkthrough

Topic: Hematology

← Previous Next → 🎲 Random question ↩ Back to all questions

Keep practising

Which leukocyte is the primary mediator of acute bacterial infection and is the most numerous WBC in normal adult peripheral blood?

Related questions — Hematology

Free practice here. Timed mocks when you are ready.