Leukocytes Flashcards
are leukocytes mobile?
yes
how to leukocytes leave circulation?
margination, pavementing (rolling and adhesion) and diapedesis (extravasation)
WBCs stick to endothelial cell surfaces, squeeze between endothelial cells of capillaries and venules via
pseudopodia
leukocytes are attracted via
chemotaxis
leukocytes are attracted via chemotaxis to inflammatory sites via
cytokines
cytokines
any cell product that influences another cell, like pheromones
leukocytes function as part of the — system in tissues
immune
what are WBC categorized into? (2)
granulocytes
agranulocytes
all WBCs possess
1’ granules
1’ granules stain blue-purple because they are
azurophilic
1’ granules contain
lysosoomal enzymes
ex. acid hydrolases
granulocytes also possess
specific granules
2’ granulocytes contain (2)
lysozyme
alkaline phosphatases
2’ granulocytes exhibit variable
staining
types of granulocytes (3)
neutrophils
basophils
eosinophils
all granulocytes have (2)
a single, multi lobed nucleus
prominent cytoplasmic granules
most common type of WBC
neutrophils
neutrophils are also known as polymorphonuclear because
they used to think it had more than one nucleus due to the multi lobed appearance
do neutrophils have mitochondria?
few, they use primarily anaerobic glycolysis
1’ granules of neutrophils contain unique
antimicrobial myeloperoxidase
how do 2’ granules stain?
either basophilic or eosinophilic (neutral)
what do neutrophils contain? (5)
inflammatory mediators and complement activators proteases defensins lactoferrin lysozyme (antibacterial compounds)
neutrophils are released during inflammatory reactions via
degranulation
neutrophils contain small 3’ granules which contain
gelatinase
gelatinase breaks down
collagen
neutrophils are associated with — inflammation, which generally lasts several days
acute
vs subacute (1 week-10 days) or chronic (more than 10 days)
what are the cardinal signs of inflammation? (4)
rubor, tumor, calore, et dolore
redness, swelling, heat, pain
are neutrophils mobile?
yes, highly mobile, use amoeboid movement
neutrophils are attracted to bacteria and damage tissue by
chemotactic factors
phagocytosis is enhanced via —, coating of bacteria with antibodies and complement to enhance phagocytosis
opsonization
respiratory burst
bacterial killing by generating hydrogen peroxide and hypochlorous acid
stab cells
band cells
immature neutrophils
barr body
inactive x chromosome in females
least common WBC
basophils
basophils may or may not be —
circulating
basophils are equivalent to — cells in tissue
mast
mast cell lifespan is uncertain but thought to be
long
basophils are characterized by
large, basophilic specific granules
what do specific granules contain? (5)
hydrolytic enzymes heparin sulfate (anticoagulate) chondroitin sulfate (proteoglycan) histamine leukotrienes
histamine is a vasoactive amine which results in
vasodilation and increase in vascular permeability
leukotrine ex
slow reacting substance of anaphylaxis (SRS) which results in smooth muscle contraction
EFC
eosinophilic chemotactic factor
basophils release granule contents into ECS via
degranulation
what type of reaction are basophils used in?
type 1 (immediate) hypersensitivity reactions ex. hayfever, asthma, allergic dermatisis
if the hypersensitivity reaction is severe, it results in
anaphylaxis
anaphylaxis
very rapid, severe immune reaction