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While looking at a sample of blood in a microscope, you see a cell that is markedly larger than a red blood cell. It has a bi-lobed nucleus and is filled with red granules in the cytoplasm. What type of blood cell is this?

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A. Basophil.

B. Lymphocyte.

C. Eosinophil. ✓ Correct Answer

D. Monocyte.

E. Neutrophil.

Correct Answer:

Eosinophil.

Rationale:

✦ Eosinophils are white blood cells characterized by a bi-lobed nucleus and cytoplasm filled with distinctive red-orange granules when stained.

✦ These cells are primarily involved in defending the body against parasitic infections and also play a role in allergic reactions.

✦ The red granules contain enzymes and toxic proteins that are effective against parasites but can also contribute to tissue inflammation.

✦ The correct identification for this cell is an eosinophil.

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While looking at a sample of blood in a microscope, you see a cell that is markedly larger than a red blood cell. It has a bi-lobed nucleus and is filled with red granules in the cytoplasm. What type of blood cell is this?

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While looking at a sample of blood in a microscope, you see a cell that is markedly larger than a red blood cell. It has a bi-lobed nucleus and is filled with red granules in the cytoplasm. What type of blood cell is this?

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