RBCs ad WBCs Features Flashcards
1
Q
erythrocytes
A
RBC
no nucleus
4 months life
removed by the spleen and liver
2
Q
Neutrophils
A
WBC - granulocyte multilobed nucleus polymorph short lived abundant travel in the inactive state until activated
3
Q
Eosinophils
A
WBC - granulocyte 8-12 hrs life larger than neutrophils bilobed nucleus pink granules (loads of them!) seen in inflammation
4
Q
basophils
A
WBC - granulocyte
bilobed nucleus
very dark dark purple granules
effector cells in allergic reactions
5
Q
monocytes
A
WBC - agranulocyte precursor of macrophages mononuclear reside in tissues non-lobulated nucleus in kidney bean shape small lysosomal granules
6
Q
lymphocytes
A
WBC - agranulocyte
dark purple (no granules)
B cells - antibody secreting plasma cells
T cells - complex set of cells performing defence
(NK cells are also lymphocytes)
7
Q
platelets
A
RBC fragments
key role in haemostasis
