Lifespan of Human Blood Cells

CMAT 2021 · General Knowledge · Easy · Biology

Which of the following kinds of cells in the human blood have the longest life span?

  1. A.

    Basophil

  2. B.

    Erythrocyte

  3. C.

    Neutrophil

  4. D.

    Platelets

Answer

B

Explanation

Erythrocytes (red blood cells) have an average lifespan of about 120 days, which is longer than basophils, neutrophils, and platelets.

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