U.8 Leukocyte

Question 1

Neutrophil

Answer 1

% of Total WBC’s in Blood Stream: 60-70%
Function: powerful phagocytes, increased in bacterial infections and inflammation

Question 2

Lymphocyte

Answer 2

% of Total WBC’s in Blood Stream: 20-25%
Function: increased in viral infections

Question 3

Monocyte

Answer 3

% of Total WBC’s in Blood Stream: 3-8%
Function: differentiate into macrophages (phagocytes), present in chronic inflammation

Question 4

Eosinophil

Answer 4

% of Total WBC’s in Blood Stream: 2-4%
Function: allergic reactions, parasitic infections

Question 5

Basophil

Answer 5

% of Total WBC’s in Blood Stream: 0.5-1%
Function: function poorly understand, increased in chronic inflammation