The terms "neutrophil" and "basophil" and "eosinophil" refer to
A)whether they are active in acidic,neutral,or basic conditions.
B)their tissue origins.
C)the type of chemical they use to kill cells.
D)stains that are used to identify them.
E)the researchers who described them.

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Neutrophils, basophils, and eosinophils are named based on the type of stain used to identify them under a microscope. Neutrophils stain with neutral dyes, basophils stain with basic dyes, and eosinophils stain with acidic dyes.

The Terms "Neutrophil" and "Basophil" and "Eosinophil" Refer to