Leukocytes--Basophil Flashcards
1
Q
what is the least common leukocytes?
A
basophils
2
Q
basophils contain less of what than any other leukocytes?
A
less heterochromatin
3
Q
the basophil is known as?
A
poor developed organelle system
4
Q
describe basophils
A
irregular lobes in the nucleus
5
Q
describe the irregular shape of the basophil
A
S-shaped
6
Q
what are the specific granules in the basophils?
A
heparin and histamine
7
Q
what is the basophils capable of?
A
diapedesis
the process in which PMN’s enter circulation from connective tissue )/(dilate a vessel wall
8
Q
what are the similarities in the basophils to most cells?
A
have some similarities to most cells
9
Q
how do the basophils react to allergic reaction?
A
accentuate the allergic reaction
they are going to make your allergic reaction STRONGER
