Neutrophil Flashcards
1
Q
What is the appearance of granules found in neutrophils?
A
Large, spherical, azurophilic granules
2
Q
Under the microscope you note a neutrophil with several granules; what organelle are you looking at?
A
Lysosome
3
Q
What are the contents of the granules in neutrophils?
A
Hydrolytic enzymes, lysozyme, myeloperoxidase, and lactoferrin
4
Q
A peripheral blood smear shows multiple neutrophils with nuclei that display 6, 7, and even 8 lobes; what lab tests are indicated?
A
B12 and folate tests; hypersegmented polys (neutrophils) are present in deficiencies of either vitamin
