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Blood Flashcards

1
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What are granular leukocytes also known as?

A

Granulocytes

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2
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Name the three main types of granular leukocytes.

A

Neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils

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3
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True or False: Granular leukocytes play a critical role in the immune response.

A

True

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4
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What is the primary function of neutrophils?

A

To phagocytize bacteria and fungi

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5
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Fill in the blank: Eosinophils are primarily involved in combating ______ infections.

A

Parasitic

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6
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Which type of granular leukocyte is involved in allergic reactions?

A

Basophils

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7
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What percentage of white blood cells do neutrophils typically comprise?

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50-70%

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8
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Multiple choice: Which granular leukocyte is known for releasing histamine? A) Neutrophils B) Eosinophils C) Basophils

A

C) Basophils

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9
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What is the lifespan of neutrophils in the bloodstream?

A

A few hours to a few days

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10
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True or False: Eosinophils can also play a role in the inflammatory response.

A

True

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11
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What do basophils release that contributes to inflammation?

A

Histamine

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12
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Fill in the blank: Granular leukocytes contain ______ in their cytoplasm.

A

Granules

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13
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What type of immune response are eosinophils primarily associated with?

A

Type 2 immune response

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14
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Multiple choice: Which granular leukocyte is the first line of defense against infections? A) Eosinophils B) Neutrophils C) Basophils

A

B) Neutrophils

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15
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What is the role of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs)?

A

To trap and kill pathogens

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16
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True or False: Basophils are the least common type of granular leukocyte.

A

True

17
Q

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

A

Basophils

18
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What do eosinophils release to combat parasites?

A

Cytotoxic granules

19
Q

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

A

Myeloid progenitor cells

20
Q

What is the primary method by which neutrophils kill pathogens?

A

Phagocytosis

21
Q

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

A

False

22
Q

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

A

Eosinophils

23
Q

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

A

Presence of granules in the cytoplasm

24
Q

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

A

Basophils

25
Q

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

A

B) Neutrophils

26
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What is the role of chemotaxis in the function of neutrophils?

A

To guide neutrophils to the site of infection

27
Q

Electrolytes contained in plasma:

A

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

28
Q

Plasma contains ions of other elements:

A

Bicarbonates
Sulfates
Chlorides
Phosphates

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