White Blood Cells Flashcards
1
Q
White Blood Cells
Where are they made?
In 3 differnet places….
A
Most are made in the bone system, some are made in the spleen and lymphatic system
2
Q
White Blood Cells
Look like a
A
koosh ball
3
Q
White blood cells
Nucleus or no?
A
Have a nucleus
4
Q
White Blood Cells
How long do they live?
(more than red blood cells)
A
Live for months-years with a few exceptions
5
Q
White blood Cells
Function:
A
defense against disease
6
Q
White Blood Cells
Too many WBCS is called:
type of cancer
A
leukemia
7
Q
White Blood Cells
Too Few WBCs
A
HIV which develops into AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome)
8
Q
White Blood Cells
Size compared to RBCs
A
Much bigger than a red blood cell
1 WBC= 500-1000 RBCs
