Blood

Question 1

What are granular leukocytes also known as?

Answer 1

Granulocytes

Question 2

Name the three main types of granular leukocytes.

Answer 2

Neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils

Question 3

True or False: Granular leukocytes play a critical role in the immune response.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What is the primary function of neutrophils?

Answer 4

To phagocytize bacteria and fungi

Question 5

Fill in the blank: Eosinophils are primarily involved in combating ______ infections.

Answer 5

Parasitic

Question 6

Which type of granular leukocyte is involved in allergic reactions?

Answer 6

Basophils

Question 7

What percentage of white blood cells do neutrophils typically comprise?

Answer 7

50-70%

Question 8

Multiple choice: Which granular leukocyte is known for releasing histamine? A) Neutrophils B) Eosinophils C) Basophils

Answer 8

C) Basophils

Question 9

What is the lifespan of neutrophils in the bloodstream?

Answer 9

A few hours to a few days

Question 10

True or False: Eosinophils can also play a role in the inflammatory response.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

What do basophils release that contributes to inflammation?

Answer 11

Histamine

Question 12

Fill in the blank: Granular leukocytes contain ______ in their cytoplasm.

Answer 12

Granules

Question 13

What type of immune response are eosinophils primarily associated with?

Answer 13

Type 2 immune response

Question 14

Multiple choice: Which granular leukocyte is the first line of defense against infections? A) Eosinophils B) Neutrophils C) Basophils

Answer 14

B) Neutrophils

Question 15

What is the role of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs)?

Answer 15

To trap and kill pathogens

Question 16

True or False: Basophils are the least common type of granular leukocyte.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

Which granular leukocyte is primarily involved in the response to allergens?

Answer 17

Basophils

Question 18

What do eosinophils release to combat parasites?

Answer 18

Cytotoxic granules

Question 19

Fill in the blank: Granulocytes develop from ______ in the bone marrow.

Answer 19

Myeloid progenitor cells

Question 20

What is the primary method by which neutrophils kill pathogens?

Answer 20

Phagocytosis

Question 21

True or False: Granular leukocytes can differentiate into memory cells.

Answer 21

False

Question 22

Which type of granular leukocyte has a bi-lobed nucleus?

Answer 22

Eosinophils

Question 23

What is the main characteristic that distinguishes granular leukocytes from agranular leukocytes?

Answer 23

Presence of granules in the cytoplasm

Question 24

Fill in the blank: The primary role of ______ is to mediate allergic responses.

Answer 24

Basophils

Question 25

Multiple choice: Which type of granular leukocyte is most abundant in the body? A) Eosinophils B) Neutrophils C) Basophils

Answer 25

B) Neutrophils

Question 26

What is the role of chemotaxis in the function of neutrophils?

Answer 26

To guide neutrophils to the site of infection

Question 27

Electrolytes contained in plasma:

Answer 27

Sodium Na+ Calcium Ca+ Potassium K+ Magnesium Mg++

Question 28

Plasma contains ions of other elements:

Answer 28

Bicarbonates Sulfates Chlorides Phosphates