Leukocytes

Question 1

Eosinophils have granules of which color

Answer 1

Red

Question 2

Eosinophil characteristics

Answer 2

Weak phagocyte and they also exhibit chemotaxis

Question 3

Infections that eosinophils fight against

Answer 3

Parasitic infections (Schistosomiasis, Trichinosis, etc)

Question 4

In Allergy, Mast Cells and Basophils produce Eosinophilic chemotactic factor and eosinophils reach there.
What do they do there?

Answer 4

Eosinophils phagocytize the allergen-antibody complex and detoxify the inflammation.

Question 5

Eosinophils attach themselves to the parasite. What do they release to kill the parasites?

Answer 5

Hydrolytic enzymes
Reactive oxygen form
Larvacidal polypeptide

Question 6

What molecules are released by basophils and mast cells?

Answer 6

Heparin
Histamine
Bradykinin
Serotonin

Question 7

Antibodies (IgE) attach to the basophil and when the antigen reacts with the antibody, basophils release chemicals.
What do these chemical do?

Answer 7

Local vascular reactions that may cause allergy