WBCs Flashcards
1
Q
first to respond to an inflammatory reaction.
A
neutrophil
2
Q
performs phagocytosis on pathogens
A
neutrophil
3
Q
make up 55-70% of WBCs.
A
neutrophil
4
Q
one of two types of WBC. T-cell or B-cell
A
lymphocyte
5
Q
recognizes, marks, and remebers pathogens based on their antigens.
A
lymphocyte
6
Q
makes up 20-35% of WBCs
A
lymphocyte
7
Q
enlarges to form a macrophage in order to perform more rapid phagocytosis
A
monocyte
8
Q
makes up 3-8% of WBCs
A
monocyte
9
Q
believed to neutralize toxins such as those secreted by some pathogens
A
eosinophil
10
Q
makes up 1-3% of WBCs
A
eosinophil
11
Q
releases chemicals that allow capillaries to be penetrated
A
basophil
12
Q
makes up 1% of WBCs
A
basophil
13
Q
contains granules of heparin and histamine
A
basophill
