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What is the primary function of basophils?
What is the primary function of basophils?
- Phagocytize bacteria and cellular debris
- Release histamine to dilate blood vessels (correct)
- Neutralize histamine during allergic reactions
- Produce antibodies against pathogens
What is the function of eosinophils?
What is the function of eosinophils?
- Release heparin to inhibit clot formation
- Neutralize histamine released during allergic reactions (correct)
- Phagocytize bacteria and cellular debris
- Produce antibodies against pathogens
What is the primary function of monocytes?
What is the primary function of monocytes?
- Phagocytize bacteria and cellular debris (correct)
- Neutralize histamine during allergic reactions
- Produce antibodies against pathogens
- Release histamine to dilate blood vessels
What are the two main types of lymphocytes?
What are the two main types of lymphocytes?
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What is the primary function of B lymphocytes?
What is the primary function of B lymphocytes?
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What are thrombocytes also known as?
What are thrombocytes also known as?
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What is the approximate percentage of eosinophils in total white blood cells (WBCs)?
What is the approximate percentage of eosinophils in total white blood cells (WBCs)?
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What is the approximate percentage of monocytes in total white blood cells (WBCs)?
What is the approximate percentage of monocytes in total white blood cells (WBCs)?
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What is the approximate range of thrombocytes (platelets) per mm³ of blood?
What is the approximate range of thrombocytes (platelets) per mm³ of blood?
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What is the primary function of thrombocytes (platelets)?
What is the primary function of thrombocytes (platelets)?
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