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The most active phagocytic white blood cells are:

1. neutrophils and eosinophils
2. lymphocytes and macrophages
3. eosinophils and lymphocytes
4. neutrophils and monocytes

Correct answer: neutrophils and monocytes

Solution

Neutrophils are the most active phagocytes in circulating blood, and monocytes are also phagocytic and differentiate into macrophages in tissues. Lymphocytes are not phagocytic, and eosinophils are less important for general phagocytosis.

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