What are 'Band cells' in the context of neutrophil maturation?
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Correct answer: Immature neutrophils with a band-shaped nucleus
Band cells represent the penultimate stage of neutrophil maturation. An increase in their number in the peripheral blood (a 'left shift') indicates an active infection or inflammatory response.
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