Multiple choice

The nucleus of which of the following leukocytes are considered as lysosomes?

  1. Lymphocytes

  2. Neutrophils

  3. Eosinophils

  4. Monocytes

  5. Basophils
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Explanation

Eosinophils have a bilobed nucleus (two lobes connected by a narrow strand of chromatin). Their granules are considered to be lysosomes. Eosinophils actively phagocytise complexes formed by the action of antibodies on antigens (foreign substances).

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