Cells Identification and Function

Question 1

Nucleus has 2-5 lobes connected by thin stands of chromatin

Answer 1

Neutrophils,
Phagocytosis

Question 2

Nucleus usually has 2 lobes connected by a thick strand of chromatin

Answer 2

Eosinophils,
Combat effects of histamine in allergic reactions, phagocytise antigen-antibody complexes

Question 3

Nucleus has 2 lobes, large cytoplasmic granules appear deep blue-purple

Answer 3

Basophils,
Liberate heparin, histamine and serotonin in allergic reactions

Question 4

Nucleus is round or slightly indented, cytoplasm forms rim around nucleus in sky blue colour

Answer 4

Lymphocytes (T cell, B cell, Natural killer cell),
Mediate immune responses
T cell: Attack invading viruses and cells
B cell: Develop into plasma cells that secrete antibodies
Natural killer cells: Attack infectious microbes

Question 5

Nucleus is kidney or horseshoe shaped, cytoplasm is blue-grey

Answer 5

Monocytes,
Phagocytosis