An adult patient's blood sample is analyzed in a laboratory.Assuming a normal sample,which type of white blood cell accounts for the highest percentage?
A) Neutrophils
B) Eosinophils
C) Basophils
D) Lymphocytes

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Neutrophils constitute about 55% of the total leukocyte count in adults.
The eosinophils,which have large,coarse granules,constitute only 1% to 4% of the normal leukocyte count in adults.
Basophils make up less than 1% of the leukocytes.
Lymphocytes constitute approximately 36% of the total leukocyte count.

An Adult Patient's Blood Sample Is Analyzed in a Laboratory