Blood Cells: Histological (Cell) Features

Question 1

Give 5 descriptions of RBCs structure

Answer 1

1) 7.5 micrometer diameter
2) Biconcave disc
3) Depressed/flattened center
4) Contains Hemoglobin that transport O2
5) No nucleus

Question 2

The 2 subdivisions/types of WBCs

Answer 2

1) Granulocytes

2) Agranulocytes

Question 3

Types of Granulocytes

HINT!!!! BEN

Answer 3

1) Basophil
2) Eosinophil
3) Neutrophil

Question 4

Types of Agranulocytes

Answer 4

1) Lymphocytes

2) Monocytes

Question 5

What are other types of WBS

Answer 5

Macrophages

Question 6

Where are macrophages derived from?

Answer 6

Monocytes

Question 7

When do macrophages become visible inside the blood?

HINT!!!!! Its function

Answer 7

Macrophages become visible in the blood when they have to phagocytize something.

Question 8

What is the shape of the nucleus of a macrophage

Answer 8

Large, mononuclear cell

Question 9

Recall that Granulocytes are BEN…

Now, in BEN, give 5 descriptions of Neutrophil structure?

Answer 9

1) Multi lobed nucleus
2) Number of lobes increases with cell age
3) Primary granules contain lysosomal enzymes
4) Secondary granules contain enzymes with strong bactericidal actions
5 Neutral weakly stained

Question 10

Recall Agranulocytes types?

Now, give 5 descriptions of Lymphocytes structure

Answer 10

1) Nucleus appear to fill the entire cell
2) Have wide rim of cytoplasm which surrounds the nucleus.
3) Nucleus stains darkest blue
4) Appearance of the Lymphocytes may change when they are activated

Question 11

2 brief functions of Lymphocytes

Answer 11

1) T-cell, directly attack pathogens

2) B-cell, antibodies