Random Pathoma Flashcards

1
Q

Left shift

A

immature neutrophils released into blood with decreased CD16, which is the marker for Fc recepter. Thus they cannot recognize immunoglobulin as well due to the lack of Fc, which acts as opsinin for phagocytosis. So left shift cells function, but not as well as normal.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

effect of steroid on WBCs

A

increases. decreases ability of marginal WBC adhesion, dropping them into the blood stream

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly