Leukocytes--eosinophil Flashcards
1
Q
what constitutes for 2-4% of leukocytes?
A
eosinophils
2
Q
describe eosinophils
A
bi-lobed nucleus w/granules
3
Q
how are eosinophils developed?
A
poorly developed ER, Golgi, and mitochondria
4
Q
what is abundant in the eosinophils?
A
glycogen is abundant
5
Q
what are they active in?
A
in allergic reactions
6
Q
what is commonly seen in asthma and hay fever?
A
phagocytosis of antigen-antibody complexes
7
Q
what do they also aid in?
A
in killing certain parasites
8
Q
how do the eosinophils respond to what is allergic action?
A
actually attempting to suppress your bodies response to what is allergic action (suppresses the bodies reaction)
9
Q
what is the specific granules in the eosinophil?
A
are primarily LYSOSOMES!!!
