White Blood Cells Flashcards
What is another name for white blood cells?
leukocytes.
What is the main function of white blood cells?
White blood cells are used for fighting infection.
Do white blood cells contain nuclei and are they coloured or colourless?
Yes, white blood cells contain nuclei and are colorless.
How many main types of white blood cells are there, and what are they called?
granulocytes
monocytes
lymphocytes.
What is the role of granulocytes in the immune system?
engulf and destroy foreign bodies.
What do neutrophils do in the body?
ingest and destroy invaders
What is the function of basophils?
Release chemicals that initiate inflammation and allergic responses.
What specific type of invader do eosinophils target?
parasites
What is the unique ability of monocytes?
Monocytes can leave the bloodstream and become bacteria-destroying macrophages.
What are lymphocytes, and what are their subtypes?
Lymphocytes are white blood cells involved immunity, with subtypes including B and T cells.
What is leukemia commonly known as?
white blood
What happens to white blood cells (WBCs) in leukemia?
Abnormal and immature white blood cells are mass-produced in the bone marrow.
How does the overproduction of white blood cells in leukemia affect red blood cells (RBCs) and platelets
The overproduction of white blood cells leads to low production of red blood cells and platelets.
What are common symptoms experienced by leukemia patients due to low red blood cell and platelet levels?
anemia and bleeding issues.
What virus causes infectious mononucleosis (mono)?
Epstein-Barr virus
