In the peripheral blood of a healthy adult, neutrophils typically make up what percentage of the total white blood cell count?
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Correct answer: 50-70%
Neutrophils are the most numerous type of leukocyte in the blood. They represent about 50% to 70% of the differential WBC count in a normal physiological state.
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