Which of the following neutrophils is capable of chemotaxis?

a. Stem cell
b. Progenitor cell
c. Myelocyte
d. Band


ANS: D
The band neutrophil is capable of chemotaxis (i.e., it can move along a chemical gradient). It is an almost mature polymorphonuclear neutrophil, and has full motility, active adhesion properties, and some phagocytic ability.

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