Functions

Question 1

What are the two main categories of white blood cells?

Answer 1

Granulocytes and agranulocytes.

Question 2

True or False: Granulocytes do not contain granules in their cytoplasm.

Answer 2

False.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The three types of granulocytes are _____, _____, and _____.

Answer 3

neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils.

Question 4

What is the primary function of neutrophils?

Answer 4

To phagocytize bacteria and fungi.

Question 5

Which type of white blood cell is primarily involved in allergic reactions?

Answer 5

Basophils.

Question 6

What are agranulocytes?

Answer 6

White blood cells that lack granules in their cytoplasm.

Question 7

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an agranulocyte? A) Neutrophil B) Lymphocyte C) Eosinophil

Answer 7

B) Lymphocyte.

Question 8

What role do eosinophils play in the immune response?

Answer 8

They are involved in combating parasitic infections and allergic reactions.

Question 9

True or False: Lymphocytes are responsible for adaptive immunity.

Answer 9

True.

Question 10

Name the two main types of lymphocytes.

Answer 10

B cells and T cells.

Question 11

What is the primary function of B cells?

Answer 11

To produce antibodies.

Question 12

What type of lymphocyte is responsible for directly killing infected cells?

Answer 12

Cytotoxic T cells.

Question 13

Fill in the blank: Platelets are also known as _____ and play a key role in _____ processes.

Answer 13

thrombocytes; clotting.

Question 14

True or False: Platelets are complete cells.

Answer 14

False.

Question 15

What is the lifespan of a platelet?

Answer 15

About 7-10 days.

Question 16

What is the main function of platelets?

Answer 16

To assist in blood clotting.

Question 17

Multiple Choice: Which type of white blood cell is the most abundant in the bloodstream? A) Basophils B) Neutrophils C) Lymphocytes

Answer 17

B) Neutrophils.

Question 18

What is the primary function of monocytes?

Answer 18

To differentiate into macrophages and dendritic cells that phagocytize pathogens.

Question 19

Fill in the blank: The process by which white blood cells exit the bloodstream and enter tissues is called _____ .

Answer 19

diapedesis.

Question 20

True or False: Granulocytes are typically larger than agranulocytes.

Answer 20

False.

Question 21

What is the role of memory B cells?

Answer 21

To provide long-term immunity by remembering past infections.

Question 22

Multiple Choice: Which granulocyte is most effective against parasites? A) Basophils B) Eosinophils C) Neutrophils

Answer 22

B) Eosinophils.

Question 23

What is the function of helper T cells?

Answer 23

To activate B cells and cytotoxic T cells.

Question 24

Fill in the blank: The term _____ refers to the total number of white blood cells in a given volume of blood.

Answer 24

leukocyte count.

Question 25

True or False: Agranulocytes can be further divided into T cells and B cells.

Answer 25

True.

Question 26

What is the function of dendritic cells?

Answer 26

To present antigens to T cells and initiate an immune response.

Question 27

Multiple Choice: Which white blood cell type is primarily associated with the response to viral infections? A) Neutrophils B) Lymphocytes C) Eosinophils

Answer 27

B) Lymphocytes.

Question 28

What is the role of natural killer (NK) cells?

Answer 28

To provide a rapid response to virally infected cells and tumors.

Question 29

Fill in the blank: The bone marrow produces _____ and _____ as part of hematopoiesis.

Answer 29

white blood cells; platelets.

Question 30

True or False: White blood cells are only found in the bloodstream.

Answer 30

False.

Question 31

What triggers the differentiation of stem cells into various types of white blood cells?

Answer 31

Cytokines and growth factors.