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Agranulocytes responsible for immune res...

Agranulocytes responsible for immune response of the body are

A

basophils

B

neutrophils

C

Eosinophils

D

lymphocytes

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The correct Answer is:
A
Lymphocytes are white blood cells responsible for immune response of the body.
These cells recognise and react with antigens
Basophils contain anticoagulant heparin which pervents blood form a clotting and also contain vasodilator histamin which promotes blood flow into the tissues.
Eosinophils are white blood cells which defend the body against parasitic infections.
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