An immature neutrophil is called a ____, and an immature RBC is called a ____.
A)band cell/reticulocyte
B)mast cell/nucleoblast
C)band cell/nucleoblast
D)granular cell/normocyte

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An immature neutrophil is called a band cell, which is a type of granulocyte. An immature RBC is called a reticulocyte, which is a stage between a mature RBC and a nucleated RBC. Choice B and D are incorrect because mast cells are a type of immune cells that release histamine and other inflammatory compounds, and normocyte is a term referring to a normal-sized RBC. Choice C is incorrect because nucleoblast is not a term used for immature RBCs.

An Immature Neutrophil Is Called a ____, and an Immature