Final answer:
The false statement about band neutrophils is that they are generally smaller in size than mature segmented neutrophils (option c) . They are in fact similar in size or slightly larger due to their less condensed nucleus.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement regarding band neutrophils that is FALSE is: c. band neutrophils are generally smaller in size than mature segmented neutrophils. Band neutrophils, also known as immature neutrophils, are identified in a blood film review and are indeed precursors to mature segmented neutrophils, commonly referred to as polys. However, band neutrophils are not generally smaller; they are similar in size or slightly larger than mature segmented neutrophils due to their less condensed nucleus.
Mature neutrophils contain a nucleus with several lobes, increasing in number as they age. In contrast, immature neutrophils have an unsegmented, band-shaped nucleus. While band neutrophils can appear in the peripheral blood, their presence in significant numbers can be a sign of infection or inflammation.