Which type of white blood cell is the most abundant in human peripheral blood?
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Correct answer: Neutrophil
Neutrophils are the most abundant leukocytes in peripheral blood, making up about 50–70% of circulating white blood cells. They are key phagocytic cells involved in the body's early response to bacterial infection.
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