17 Questions
Which type of agranulocyte is responsible for 'presenting' antigens to activate other immune cells?
Monocytes
During leukopoiesis, which type of cell gives rise to all forms of lymphocytes?
Lymphoblasts
What is the primary function of lymphocytes in the immune response?
Secrete antibodies and provide immune memory
Where do T lymphocytes complete their development?
Thymus
Where are granulocytes and monocytes stored and released from?
Red bone marrow
What is the primary function of monocytes in the immune response?
Leave the bloodstream and transform into macrophages
Which type of white blood cells release enzymes to destroy large parasites?
Eosinophils
Which white blood cells secrete histamine, a vasodilator?
Basophils
An increase in which white blood cells is most likely in response to a bacterial infection?
Eosinophils
Which white blood cells exhibit increased numbers in parasitic infections?
Monocytes
Which of the following white blood cells plays a role in phagocytosis of antigen-antibody complexes and allergens?
Eosinophils
In which white blood cells' cytoplasm do you expect to find heparin, an anticoagulant promoting mobility of other white blood cells?
Basophils
Which type of leukocyte is responsible for presenting antigens to T lymphocytes, initiating an adaptive immune response?
Monocytes
Which of the following is the primary site of T lymphocyte maturation and development?
Thymus
Which type of leukocyte is primarily responsible for phagocytosis and destruction of pathogens?
Neutrophils
Which process is responsible for the production of leukocytes from hematopoietic stem cells?
Leukopoiesis
Which type of leukocyte is primarily involved in the regulation of allergic responses and protection against parasitic infections?
Eosinophils
Learn about the functions of agranulocytes lymphocytes, including increasing in diverse infections and immune responses, destroying cells, 'presenting' antigens, coordinating actions of other immune cells, secreting antibodies, and providing immune memory.
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