NEETZoologyBody Fluids and Circulation
What is the function of neutrophils in the body?
Options
- ATransport of respiratory gases
- BSecrete histamine, serotonin and heparin
- CDestroy foreign organisms entering the body
- DResisting infections and associated with allergic reactions
Correct answer
C. Destroy foreign organisms entering the body
Step-by-step solution
Leucocytes are also known as white blood cells (WBC) as they are colorless due to the lack of haemoglobin. They are nucleated and are relatively lesser in number which averages 6000-8000 mm–3 of blood. Leucocytes are generally short lived. We have two main categories of WBCs – granulocytes and agranulocytes. Neutrophils, eosinophils and basophils are different types of granulocytes, while lymphocytes and monocytes are the agranulocytes. Neutrophils are the most abundant cells (60-65 per cent) of the total WBCs and