Introduction to Cells of the Immune System and Antigen Binding Molecules Flashcards
What are the types of white blood cells?
basophils, eosinophils, monocytes, neutrophils, and lymphocytes
What white blood cells are granulocytes?
basophils, eosinophils, and neutrophils
What do basophils play a role in?
allergy response and resistance to parasites
What percentage of WBC in circulation are basophils?
<0.5 %
How long do basophils live?
100 days
Where are eosinophils mostly found?
under epithelial surfaces
Where do eosinophils spend most of their lives?
in tissues
What is the half-life of eosinophils?
30 minutes
What percentage of WBC in circulation are eosinophils?
1-3%
What are eosinophils important for?
extracellular paraside control
What is the structure of monocytes?
mononuclear
What happens when monocytes migrate into tissues?
they turn into macrophages
How long do monocytes circulate for?
1-2 days
What percentage of WBC in circulation are monocytes?
3-7%
What is the function of monocytes?
phagocytosis and killing of bacteria, presentation of antigen MHC 2, and secretion of cytokines
What are neutrophils important for?
rapid response to bacterial infection
How long are neutrophils in circulation?
8-10 hours
What percentage of WBC in circulation are neutrophils?
55-90%
What is neutropenia?
lower than normal numbers of neutrophils in the blood steam and can be seen in animals with viral infections
What is the structure of lymphocytes?
mononuclear