Immune system

Question 1

Granulocytes

Answer 1

lots of small enclosed granules.

Question 2

Monocytes:

Answer 2

named for their single, non-lobulated nucleus.

-become macrophages

Question 3

Lymphocytes:

Answer 3

named for their lymphatic association

-very specific

Question 4

Eosinophils stain with …

Answer 4

red eosin stain.

Question 5

Basophils stain with a

Answer 5

more basic blue stain.

Question 6

Leukocytes (white blood cells) function in the defense of the body. They can be divided into

Answer 6

granulocytes and agranulocytes.

Question 7

Granulocytes—cytoplasmic granules

Answer 7

Neutrophils–Also called “Polymorphonuclear” cells because of their funky, lobulated nuclei
Eosinophils
Basophils

Question 8

Agranulocytes—no cytoplasmic granules

Answer 8

Monocytes

Lymphocytes

Question 9

Basophils

Answer 9

• histmines

- allergic reaction

Question 10

Neutrophils:

Answer 10

Phagocytic. Their numbers increase during infections

Question 11

Eosinophils:

Answer 11

Defend against parasitic worms; engulf pollen and animal dander.
Granules contain toxic molecules that attack parasites

Question 12

Basophils:

Answer 12

Non-phagocytic
Contribute to allergic reactions
Granules contain Histamine

Question 13

Monocytes:

Answer 13

Phagocytic

Migrate to tissues and become macrophages

Question 14

Lymphocytes:

Answer 14

B cells

T cells

Question 15

Cells of the immune system talk to each other, and to other cells of the body (bone, endothelial, etc…) via….

Answer 15

cytokines.

Question 16

___ ______ can evoke many responses, and many cytokines overlap in their activities.

Answer 16

1 cytokine

Question 17

Innate (Nonspecific) Immune Defenses:

Answer 17

These defenses recognize some general property marking the invader as foreign and they protect the body as the first line of defense.

Question 18

The nonspecific defenses include:

Answer 18

Physical barriers
Inflammation
Interferons
Natural killer cells
Complement system