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Why is a bone marrow transplant used to replace defective lymphocytes in a patient?
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21. The Immune System
Cells of the Immune System: Agranulocytes
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Which two formed elements are classified as agranulocytes in the immune system?
A
Basophils and Neutrophils
B
Lymphocytes and Monocytes
C
Neutrophils and Eosinophils
D
Eosinophils and Basophils
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Understand the classification of white blood cells (leukocytes) in the immune system. Leukocytes are divided into two main categories: granulocytes and agranulocytes.
Granulocytes contain visible granules in their cytoplasm and include neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils.
Agranulocytes lack visible granules in their cytoplasm and include lymphocytes and monocytes.
Identify the two formed elements that are classified as agranulocytes: lymphocytes and monocytes.
Review the options provided in the problem and recognize that lymphocytes and monocytes are the correct answer as they are agranulocytes.
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