(D) White blood cells $(WBCs)$ are classified into granulocytes and agranulocytes.Among the granulocytes,Neutrophils are the most abundant cells,const

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(D) White blood cells $(WBCs)$ are classified into granulocytes and agranulocytes.Among the granulocytes,Neutrophils are the most abundant cells,constituting about $60-65\%$ of the total $WBCs$.Lymphocytes constitute about $20-25\%$,Monocytes $6-8\%$,Eosinophils (Acidophils) $2-3\%$,and Basophils are the least abundant,constituting $0.5-1\%$.Therefore,Neutrophils are present in the highest amount.

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Which of the following $WBCs$ is present in the highest amount?

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Acidophils
B
Lymphocytes
C
Basophils
D
Neutrophils

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Match the different types of leucocytes (Column-$I$) with their percentage of occurrence (Column-$II$) in a healthy adult and choose the correct answer.
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$A$. Neutrophils $(i)$ $6-8\%$
$B$. Lymphocytes $(ii)$ $60-65\%$
$C$. Monocytes $(iii)$ $0.5-1\%$
$D$. Basophils $(iv)$ $2-3\%$
$E$. Eosinophils $(v)$ $20-25\%$

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$A$. Neutrophils	$(i)$ $6-8\%$
$B$. Lymphocytes	$(ii)$ $60-65\%$
$C$. Monocytes	$(iii)$ $0.5-1\%$
$D$. Basophils	$(iv)$ $2-3\%$
$E$. Eosinophils	$(v)$ $20-25\%$