Why is the bone marrow (storage)pool of granulocytes so large compared with the total number found in peripheral blood?
A)They prefer bone marrow to peripheral blood.
B)They can be quickly released when needed to fight bacterial infection.
C)It enhances their ability to function.
D)It prolongs their lifespan in circulation.

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The storage pool of granulocytes in the bone marrow is composed primarily of mature segmented neutrophils,a smaller number of bands,and metamyelocytes.These cells are fully functional and can be readily released to peripheral blood when needed in response to infection.

Why Is the Bone Marrow (Storage)pool of Granulocytes So Large