Granulocyte Review Flashcards
(55 cards)
At what stage is it chemically decided which granulocyte it will be
Promyelocyte
At what stage can you visually tell which granulocyte it is
Myelocytes
What stage would it be normal to see nucleoli
Myeloblast
A band neutrophil is also known as a ________?
Stab cell
A band can have a ____ or __ shaped nucleus
Horseshoe / s
PMN
Polymorphonuclear (seg)
Average size of neutrophil
12-15 microns
Neutrophil: shape of nucleus
Seg
What color is cytoplasm in neutrophil
Pink/colorless
Describe granules in neutrophils
Fine
Normal range of neutrophils for dogs
60-70%
Normal range of neutrophils for cats
35-75%
Migration of neutrophil through vessel wall
Diapedesis
Main job of neutrophil
Phagocytosis
What is the normal range of band neutrophils for dogs
0-4%
What is the normal range of band neutrophils for cats
0-3%
What is a left shift?
Increase in immature nonsegmented neutrophils
Regenerative band neutrophils
Nonsegs
Degenerative band neutrophils
Nonsegs > segs
Hypersegmented
More than 5 lobes and indicate that cell is old
Toxic neutrophils are made where?
Bone marrow
When are toxic neutrophils made?
During systemic bacterial infections or acute inflammation
Toxic neutrophils are graded on what two things
affected and severity of toxic change
Döhle bodies
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