Leukocytes

Question 1

What are the two main types of leukocytes?

Answer 1

Granulocytes & Agranulocytes

Question 2

Neutrophils

Answer 2

50-70% of WBC. Most common, phagocytize bacteria

Question 3

Eosinophils

Answer 3

2-4% of WBC. Bi-lobe nucleus, fight parasites, attack tumors. has unclear role in allergies, asthma and immune response

Question 4

Basophils

Answer 4

.5-1% of WBC. lease common. looks like blob of ink. histamine(causes inflammatory response) and heparin(keeps blood from clotting) release. Responds to allergic reactions`

Question 5

What are the 3 types of granulocytes?

Answer 5

Neutrophils, Eosinophils, & Basophils

Question 6

What are the 2 types of agranulocytes? `

Answer 6

Lymphocytes & Monocytes

Question 7

Lymphocytes

Answer 7

25% of WBC. Same size as blood cell. Immune response to viral infection. They are a direct attack and have antibodies

Question 8

Monocytes

Answer 8

3-8% of WBC. largest. kidney shaped nucleus, phagocytosis, fight chronic infections