White Blood Cells(WBCs) Flashcards
Granular leukocytes include
Neutrophils, eosinophil, basophil
What are WBCs classified as
Either granular or agranular
Neutrophils
Are active in phagocytosis
Eosinophil
Leave the capillaries and enter tissue fluid
Basophil
Leave capillaries, enter tissues and release granules that contain heparin, histamine, and serotonin. These substances intensify the inflammatory reaction and are involved in allergic reaction
Agranular leukocytes include
Monocytes and lymphocytes
The major soldiers in lymphatic system battles and have three main types
B cells , T cells and natural killer cells
Which WBC are most numerous in a healthy individual
Neutrophils
Leukocytosis
An increase in the number of WBC( a normal process)
Leukopenia
An abnormal low level of WBCs
Leukemia
A group of red bone marrow cancers