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While looking at a sample of blood in a microscope, you see a purple-stained cell that is markedly larger than a red blood cell (about two to three times larger). It has a large kidney-shaped nucleus. What type of blood cell is this?

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A. Monocyte. ✓ Correct Answer

B. Basophil.

C. Neutrophil.

D. Eosinophil.

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Monocyte.

Rationale:

🢒 Monocytes are the largest type of white blood cell, typically about two to three times larger than red blood cells.

🢒 They are easily recognized under the microscope by their large, kidney-shaped or horseshoe-shaped nucleus.

🢒 Once monocytes leave the bloodstream and enter tissues, they differentiate into macrophages or dendritic cells, continuing their role in immunity.

🢒 The purple-stained, kidney-nucleated cell observed is most likely a monocyte.

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While looking at a sample of blood in a microscope, you see a purple-stained cell that is markedly larger than a red blood cell (about two to three times larger). It has a large kidney-shaped nucleus. What type of blood cell is this?

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While looking at a sample of blood in a microscope, you see a purple-stained cell that is markedly larger than a red blood cell (about two to three times larger). It has a large kidney-shaped nucleus. What type of blood cell is this?

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