Blood Films Flashcards
1
Q
Neutrophils
A
Phagocytose Bacteria, granular cytoplasm, 2-5 lobed nucles, live 8 to 10 hours
2
Q
Lymphocytes
A
Large round nucleus
Little cytoplasm
Long lifespan
3
Q
Monocyte/Macrophage
A
Phagocytic/destruction
Granular cytoplasm, contain vacuoles
Kidney shaped nucleus
4
Q
Basophil
A
Defends against parasites
Similar to mast cells
bi or tri lobed
Highly granular, dark stain hides the nucleus
5
Q
Eosonophil
A
Defends against parasites
Granular cytoplasm
Tomato wearing sunglasses
Bilobed nucleus!
6
Q
Platelets
A
No nucleus derived from megakaryocytes
7
Q
RBC
A
No nucleus, flexible biconcave disc