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?

A. An eosinophil
B. A basophil
C. A neutrophil
D. A monocyte


Answer: D

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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