Eosinophils

Question 1

First maturation phase that can be identified is myelocyte stage (reddish-orange 2° granules)

Answer 1

EOSINOPHILS

Question 2

T or F
Last maturation phase that can be identified is myelocyte stage (reddish-orange 2° granules)

Answer 2

F
First

Question 3

first recognizable stage of eosinophil maturation

Answer 3

Myelocyte (Stage 3)

Question 4

Mature eosinophils have _____ nucleus

Answer 4

bi-lobed

Question 5

Half-life in the blood:

Answer 5

18 HOURS

Question 6

Lifespan:

Answer 6

2-5 DAYS

Question 7

Functions:
- Counteracts the factors released by ______
- Eosinophilia is associated with ______ and ______

Answer 7

mast cells
helminthic infections
allergic reactions

Question 8

Specific Granules contain:

Answer 8

MAJOR BASIC PROTEIN
EOSINOPHIL
CATIONIC PROTEIN (Anti-helminthic properties)

Question 9

Hexagonal bipyramidal crystals composed of Lysophospholipase

Answer 9

Charcot-Leyden Crystals

Question 10

Present in the cytoplasm of eosinophils in prolonged eosinophilic inflammation

Answer 10

Charcot-Leyden Crystals

Question 11

Charcot-Leyden Crystals:
Hexagonal bipyramidal crystals composed of _________

Answer 11

Lysophospholipase