Peripheral Blood Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three main functions of the Eosinophil?
A
asthma
secretion
Phagocytosis
2
Q
What are the two functions of the NK cell? How is is it histologically classified?
A
- Killing of virus infected or malignant cells
- Regulation of hematopoiesis
A NK cell is a large granular lymphocyte
3
Q
What percentage of leukocytes is represented by Neutrophilic bands?
A
1-5%
4
Q
What is the main function of a nuetrophil?
A
Phagocytosis and killing of bacteria