Leukocyte Types

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Answer 1

Small Lymphocyte

Production of antibodies (B cells) or cytotoxic and helpter functions (T cells)

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Answer 2

Dendritic cell

Activation of T cells and initiation of adaptive immune responses

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Answer 3

Plasma Cell

Fully differentiated B cell that secretes antibodies

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Answer 4

Mast cell

Expulsion of parasites from body through release of granules containing histamine and other active agents

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Answer 5

Natural Killer Cell

Kills cells infected with certain viruses

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Answer 6

Monocyte

Circulating precursor cell to macrophage

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Answer 7

Neutrophil

Phagocytosis and killing of microorganisms

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Answer 8

Macrophage

Phagocytosis and killing of microorganisms

Activation of T cells and initiation of immune responses

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Answer 9

Eosinophil

Killing of antibody-coated parasites through release of granule contents

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Answer 10

Megakaryocyte

platelet formation, wound repair

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Answer 11

Basophil

controlling immune responses to parasites

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Answer 12

Erythrocyte

Oxygen transport