leukocytes

Question 1

• recognize foreign antigens and mount humoral (antibodies) and cell mediated antagonistic responses
• Most are nearly round, are slightly larger than RBCs, and have round featureless nuclei and a thin rim of non granular cytoplasm

Answer 1

LYMPH

Question 2

are cells with bright orange-red, regular cytoplasmic granules filled with proteins involved in immune system regulation

Answer 2

EOS

Question 3

A phagocytic cells whose major purpose is to engulf and destroy microorganisms and foreign material

Answer 3

NEUT

Question 4

• are cells with dark purple, irregular cytoplasmic granules that obscure the nucleus
• granules contain histamines and various other proteins

Answer 4

BASO

Question 5

• are less differentiated or less mature neutrophils
• Pink or lavender-staining granules filled with bactericidal secretions
• LEFT SHIFT: an increase in (?); signals bacterial infection

Answer 5

BANDS

Question 6

• An immature macrophage passing through the blood from its point of origin
• comprise minor component of peripheral blood WBC
• Their tasks are to identify and phagocytose (engulf and consume) foreign particles
• Assist the lymphocytes in mounting an immune response through the assembly and presentation of immunogenic epitopes
• have a slightly larger diameter than other WBCs, blue-gray cytoplasm with fine azure granules, and a nucleus that is usually indented or folded

Answer 6

MONO