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Which type of agranulocyte is responsible for 'presenting' antigens to activate other immune cells?
Which type of agranulocyte is responsible for 'presenting' antigens to activate other immune cells?
- Monocytes (correct)
- Lymphocytes
- Monoblasts
- Myeloblasts
During leukopoiesis, which type of cell gives rise to all forms of lymphocytes?
During leukopoiesis, which type of cell gives rise to all forms of lymphocytes?
- Hemopoietic stem cells (HSCs)
- Myeloblasts
- Lymphoblasts (correct)
- Monoblasts
What is the primary function of lymphocytes in the immune response?
What is the primary function of lymphocytes in the immune response?
- Increase in numbers during viral infections and inflammation
- Secrete antibodies and provide immune memory (correct)
- Transform into macrophages
- Phagocytize pathogens and debris
Where do T lymphocytes complete their development?
Where do T lymphocytes complete their development?
Where are granulocytes and monocytes stored and released from?
Where are granulocytes and monocytes stored and released from?
What is the primary function of monocytes in the immune response?
What is the primary function of monocytes in the immune response?
Which type of white blood cells release enzymes to destroy large parasites?
Which type of white blood cells release enzymes to destroy large parasites?
Which white blood cells secrete histamine, a vasodilator?
Which white blood cells secrete histamine, a vasodilator?
An increase in which white blood cells is most likely in response to a bacterial infection?
An increase in which white blood cells is most likely in response to a bacterial infection?
Which white blood cells exhibit increased numbers in parasitic infections?
Which white blood cells exhibit increased numbers in parasitic infections?
Which of the following white blood cells plays a role in phagocytosis of antigen-antibody complexes and allergens?
Which of the following white blood cells plays a role in phagocytosis of antigen-antibody complexes and allergens?
In which white blood cells' cytoplasm do you expect to find heparin, an anticoagulant promoting mobility of other white blood cells?
In which white blood cells' cytoplasm do you expect to find heparin, an anticoagulant promoting mobility of other white blood cells?
Which type of leukocyte is responsible for presenting antigens to T lymphocytes, initiating an adaptive immune response?
Which type of leukocyte is responsible for presenting antigens to T lymphocytes, initiating an adaptive immune response?
Which of the following is the primary site of T lymphocyte maturation and development?
Which of the following is the primary site of T lymphocyte maturation and development?
Which type of leukocyte is primarily responsible for phagocytosis and destruction of pathogens?
Which type of leukocyte is primarily responsible for phagocytosis and destruction of pathogens?
Which process is responsible for the production of leukocytes from hematopoietic stem cells?
Which process is responsible for the production of leukocytes from hematopoietic stem cells?
Which type of leukocyte is primarily involved in the regulation of allergic responses and protection against parasitic infections?
Which type of leukocyte is primarily involved in the regulation of allergic responses and protection against parasitic infections?
