P3 PHYSIOLOGY Flashcards
main function of WBC
Resistance of the body to infections
Mention the granulocytes
Neutrophils , Eosinophils & Basophils
Mention the Agranulocytes
monocytes & lymphocytes
identify this WBC
Lymphocyte
identify this WBC
Neutrophil
identify this WBC
Eosinophil
identify this WBC
Monocyte
identify this WBC
Basophil
- acid hydrolases , HOCL , defensin , peroxide enzymes…etc
all are components of
Non-specific granules
Specific granules contain
- lysozymes , lactoferrins , bacteriostatic & bactericidal products
Tertiary granules contain
- gelatinase , collagenases , hyaluronidases
WBC that increase in bacterial infection
Neutrophils
WBC that is largest in number
Neutrophils
Condition in which neutrophils are increased in number
neutrophilia
Condition in which neutrophils are low in number
neutropenia
WBC that are increased in parasitic infection & allergies
Eosinophils
color of eosinophils
red
WBC that are increased in allergies
Basophils
color of basophils
blue
WBC that are the largest in size
Monocyte
WBC that are increased in viral infections
Lymphocytes