Neutrophils Flashcards
Name three granulocytes
neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils
Name the two agranulocytes
monocytes, leaukocytes
Describe the normal neutrophil in appearance
- stained deep reddish purple
- cytoplasm stains pink with faint granules
- 3-4 segment lobes
How long does a neutrophil live for?
What is the “marginal pool”?
Defined “apoptosis”
when wbc migrate to tissue and die off. destroyed in liver, spleen and bone marrow.
Where are the majority of stored neutrophils kept?
What is the primary function of neutrophils?
What do the granules in a neutrophil contain?
Define neutropenia
Name 2 to 3 causes of neutropenia
What would cause a decrease in bone marrow production of neutrophils?
What is the relationship between neutrophilia and leukocytosis?
Can you see a left shift in both neutrophilia and neutropenia?
Name three or more chronic lesions associated with neutrophilia
