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What percentage of blood leukocytes are eosinophils?

  • 1-4% (correct)
  • 5-8%
  • 10-15%
  • 20-25%
  • What is the size of eosinophils?

  • 6µm
  • 9µm
  • 12µm (correct)
  • 15µm
  • What is the shape of the nucleus in eosinophils?

  • Round
  • Triangular
  • Bi-lobed (correct)
  • Multi-lobed
  • What is the lifespan of eosinophils?

    <p>~10 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the contents of eosinophil granules?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do eosinophils do in defense against multicellular parasites?

    <p>Attach to them and release granules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can eosinophil numbers be highly elevated?

    <p>During parasite infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do eosinophils play in allergic diseases?

    <p>Major role</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do eosinophils play in asthma?

    <p>Major role</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of major basic protein in eosinophil granules?

    <p>Destroy parasites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of histaminases in eosinophil granules?

    <p>Neutralize histamine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of proteases in eosinophil granules?

    <p>Break down collagen</p> Signup and view all the answers

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