Leukocytes Flashcards
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What are Granular Leukocytes?
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These contain abundant granules within the cytoplasm. They are neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils.
Example sentence: Neutrophils are the most abundant type of granular leukocytes.
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What are Agranular Leukocytes?
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While granules are not totally lacking in their cytoplasm, they are far fewer compared with granular leukocytes. They are monocytes and lymphocytes.
Additional information: Monocytes play a key role in the immune response.
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2 Agranular Leukocytes
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They are monocytes and lymphocytes.
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Granular Leukocytes (Granulocytes)
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neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils.
