Blood Flashcards
1
Q
what cell in our blood is non-nucleated
A
red blood cell
2
Q
netrophils make up what percentage of WBC population
A
68%
3
Q
what is the function of neutrophils
A
phagocytic, forms first line of defense
4
Q
when would there be a high percentage of eosinophils in the blood
A
during an allergic reaction
5
Q
what is the function of eosinophils
A
attack pathogens too large for neutrophils and other defense cells
6
Q
what is the function of basophils
A
release histamine and heparin which trigger inflammation
7
Q
what is a monocyte
A
an immature phagocyte
8
Q
are platelets nucleated
A
very rarely
