Which white blood cell is the largest in peripheral blood and has a kidney-shaped nucleus?
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Correct answer: Monocyte
Monocytes are the largest leukocytes in circulation and typically have a kidney-shaped or horseshoe-shaped nucleus. They differentiate into macrophages when they enter tissues.
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