White Blood Cells Flashcards
1
Q
What is the leucocytic count?
A
4000 -11000 micro L
2
Q
What are the two types of WBC?
A
Agranular
Granular
3
Q
What are the examples of agranular WBC?
A
Lymphocytes
Monocytes
4
Q
What are the examples of granular WBC?
A
Basophils
Neutrophils
Eosinophils
5
Q
What is the most important type of WBC?
A
Neutrophils
6
Q
What are the functions of WBC?
A
Neutrophils (macrophages) → first line of defense, chemotaxis
Eosinophils → weak phagocytic cells that increase in parasitic infections and allergic disease