Lecture 6 Flashcards
1
Q
Define cytokine.
A
Any number of substances such as IF, IL, GF tha are secreted by certain cells of the immune system that affects on other cells
2
Q
Define progenitor (cell).
A
Cell that comes from a stem cell that can differentiate
3
Q
Whats the difference between granulocytopenia and agranulocytosis?
A
Granulocytopenia is reduced number of granulocytes (neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils)
Agranulocytosis is complete absence of them
