Cell Function

Question 1

Neutrophil

Answer 1

Primary phagocytic cell in acute inflammation

Granules contain myeloperoxidase and lysozyme

Most common type of white blood cell

Multi-lobed nucleus

Question 2

Basophil

Answer 2

Releases histamine during allergic response

Granules contain histamine and heparin

Expresses IgE receptors on the cell surface
Bi-lobed nucleus

Question 3

Mast cell

Answer 3

Present in tissues and are similar in function to basophils but derived from different cell lines

Releases histamine during allergic response

Granules contain histamine and heparin

Expresses IgE receptors on the cell surface

Question 4

Eosinophil

Answer 4

Defends against protozoan and helminthic infections

Bi-lobed nucleus

Question 5

Monocyte

Answer 5

Diffferentiates into macrophages

Kidney shaped nucleus

Question 6

Macrophage

Answer 6

Involved in phagocytosis of cellular debris and pathogens

Acts as an antigen presenting cell

Major source of IL-1

Question 7

Natural killer cell

Answer 7

Induce apoptosis in virally infected and tumour cells

Question 8

Dendritic cell

Answer 8

Acts as an antigen presenting cell