Function of Blood cells

Question 1

Memorised diagram on slide five of homeostasis and the immune system

Answer 1

Yes

Question 2

List all the important blood cells to remember

Answer 2

Myeloid stem cell, myeloblast, basophil neutrophil eosinophil monocyte, lymphoid stem cell, lymphoblast, T-lymphocyte, B-lymphocyte, natural killer cells

Question 3

Function of myeloid stem cell

Answer 3

responsible for continual replenishment of all blood cell types in the body

Question 4

Describe the function of a monocyte

Answer 4

They play a role in inflammatory and anti-inflammatory processes that take place during an immune response

Question 5

What is the function of a natural killer cells

Answer 5

Control several types of tumours and microbial infections by limiting their spread and subsequent tissue damage