Exam 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Most numerous WBC in circulation of most animals
A
Neutrophils
2
Q
Neutrophils produce _________ that makes pus green/yellow
A
Myeloperoxidase
3
Q
Second most numerous WBC in circulation of most animals
A
Lymphocyte
4
Q
Species that are lymphocyte predominant
A
Ruminants, swine, rodents, certain bird/reptiles
5
Q
Cell that is typically larger than neutrophils, vacuolated cytoplasm, pleomorphic nucleus
A
Monocytes
6
Q
Functions of monocytes
A
Phagocytosis (Macrophages)
Antigen presentation to T lymphocytes
Immune modulation/cytokine production
Scavengers/wound healing
7
Q
Eosinophils
A
(NAACP) Neoplasia Allergies Addisons Collagen Issues Parasites
8
Q
Function of basophils
A
No one knows!
9
Q
Leukocyte evaluation can:
A
Reveal underlying disease
Indicate severity of disease
