Agranulocytes Lymphocytes Functions

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Which of the following is the primary role of neutrophils in the immune response?

  • Aggressive antibacterial activity (correct)
  • Destruction of large parasites
  • Secretion of histamine and heparin
  • Phagocytosis of antigen-antibody complexes and allergens

What is the primary cause of eosinophilia (increased eosinophil count)?

  • Chickenpox
  • Bacterial infections
  • Collagen diseases and allergies (correct)
  • Diabetes

Which of the following is a key function of macrophages in the immune system?

  • Destruction of large parasites
  • Phagocytosis of pathogens (correct)
  • Secretion of histamine
  • Production of antibodies

What is the primary function of basophils in the immune response?

<p>Secretion of histamine and heparin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the thymus in the development of the immune system?

<p>Maturation of T cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of antigen-presenting cells (APCs)?

<p>Present antigens to activate other immune cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of lymphocytes in the immune system?

<p>Recognition of antigens and initiation of the adaptive immune response (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of leukocyte is most abundant in the body?

<p>Neutrophils (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do Monocytes transform into macrophages?

<p>In tissues outside the bloodstream (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes monocytes from other types of leukocytes?

<p>Abundant bluish cytoplasm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of stem cells differentiate into Myeloblasts?

<p>Hemopoietic stem cells (HSCs) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which leukocyte type has a bilobed nucleus and large rosy-orange granules?

<p>Monocytes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do T lymphocytes complete their development?

<p>Thymus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which leukocyte is characterized by a three- to five-lobed nucleus?

<p>Neutrophils (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which white blood cells store and release granulocytes and monocytes?

<p>Red bone marrow (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of Lymphocytes in diverse infections and immune responses?

<p>Present antigens to activate other immune cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of leukocyte has large, abundant, violet granules that obscure an S-shaped nucleus?

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