CET Karnataka Medical CET - Karnataka Medical Solved Paper-2003

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    Match the types of WBC listed in Column- I with the shape of nucleus given under Column- II. Choose the answer which gives the correct combination of alphabets of the two columns.
    Column-I (Type of WBC) Column-II (Shape of nucleus)
    A. Neutrophils p. kidney - shaped
    B. Eosinophils q. S - shaped
    C. Basophils r. 3 to 5 lobes
    D. Monocytes s. 2 lobes
    t. disc- shaped

    A)  A = r, B = t, C = p, D = q

    B)  A = t, B = r, C =, D = s

    C)  A = q, B = p, C = t, D = r

    D)  A = r, B = s, C = q, D = p

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    [a]Neutrophils are maximum in total WBCs and its nucleus is multilobu lated (3 to 5). These are phagocytic in nature. [b] Nucleus of eosinophils is bilobed. These are about 2.8 per cent. [c]Basophils are minimum number in total WBCs (0.2%). The nucleus is S-shaped. [d]Monocytes are largest WBCs (22u). The nucleus of monocytes is horse shoe shaped or kidney-shaped.


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