Which white blood cells are most involved in carrying out the functions of the immune system?
a. basophils
b. monocytes
c. lymphocytes
d. eosinophils
c
Explanation:
a. basophils: not most involved in carrying out the functions of the immune system
b. monocytes: not most involved in carrying out the functions of the immune system
c. lymphocytes: correct
d. eosinophils: not most involved in carrying out the functions of the immune system
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