Chapter 10: Cell Function

Question 0

What is the function of a Neutrophil?

Answer 0

Active phagocyte that increases rapidly during short term acute infection.

Question 1

What is the function of a Erythrocyte?

Answer 1

Transport oxygen bound hemoglobin and all amount of Carbon Dioxide.

Question 2

What is an Eosinophil and what is its role?

Answer 2

They kill parasitic worms by deluging them with digestive enzymes; play a role in allergic reactions.

Question 3

What is a basophils and what is its role?

Answer 3

Release histamine (vasodilator chemical) at sited of inflammation; contain heparin, an anticoagulant.

Question 4

What is the role of a lymphocyte?

Answer 4

Part of immune system.
B lymphocytes produce antibodies.
T lymphocytes involved in graft rejection, fighting tumors and viruses via direct cell attack.

Question 5

What does a monocyte do?

Answer 5

Active phagocytes that become macrophages in the tissues; long term cleanup team; increase in chronic infection such as TB.