Innate and Adaptive

Question 1

Describe the structure of neutrophils and what they defend against

Answer 1

Sx: 3 segmented lobes with connections

Defend against BACTERIA

Question 2

Describe the structure of basophils and what they promote

Answer 2

Sx: granular, purple, spotted

Promote ANAPHYLACTIC REACTION

Question 3

Describe the structure of monocytes and their function

Answer 3

Sx: No granulars, kidney bean shaped nucleus, pale spots, monster size compared to RBCs

Fx: Eat shit (phagocytize)

Question 4

Describe the structure of eosinophils and what they defend against

Answer 4

Sx: bi-lobes, red granules

Defend against PARASITES & WORMS, involved with ALLERGIC INFLAMMATION

Question 5

List the three types of lymphocytes

Describe the structure of lymphocytes and what they defend against.

Answer 5

Types: T-cells, B-cells, & Natural Killer cells

Sx: close to size of RBCs, thin ring of cytoplasm

Defend against VIRUSES AND TUMOR CELLS