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Which of the following white blood cells is not capable of phagocytosis?

A. lymphocytes
B. neutrophils
C. eosinophils
D. monocytes

User Steel
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Answer:

A. lymphocytes

Step-by-step explanation:

Lymphocytes white blood cells is not capable of phagocytosis.

User SMNTB
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Answer:

Lymphocytes

Step-by-step explanation:

White blood cells ( leukocytes) is one of the formed elements of blood that provides immunity and protection against the pathogens. Different types of leukocytes are eosinophils, basophils, monocytes, lymphocytes and neutrophils.

Lymphocytes are B cells and T cells of the immune system. B cells produce antibodies against the antigen and T cells kills the harmful cells of the body. by specific cell determinants.These cells are not capable of phagocyte the pathogen.

Thus, the correct answer is option (A).

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