This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pathology
L.E. cell is a - 
Select and explain. 
A. Lymphocyte, B. Neutrophil, C. Basinophil, D. Eosinophil
B: Neutrophil
Answer: B: Neutrophil 
Explanation: Ans. is 'b' i.e., Neutrophil o In SLE, antinuclear antibodies (ANPs) can not penetrate intact cells. o However, nuclei are exposed, ANA can bind to them. o In tissues, nuclei of damaged cells react with ANAs, lose their chromatin pattern, and become homogeneous, to produce lupus - erythematous (LE) bodies or hemotoxylin bodies. o When these LE bodies are engulfed by phagocytic cells (neutrophil or macrophage/monocyte), the phagocytic cells are called LE cells.