Bonakid 2021-2022 Eosinophils/mm³ Computation Quiz

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What is the effect of corticosteroids on eosinophils?

Decrease eosinophils count (correct)

Have no effect on eosinophils count

Increase eosinophils count

Convert eosinophils to basophils

In which process is eosinophils directly involved based on the text?

Blood clotting

Skin pigmentation

Muscle contraction

Airway remodeling (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a cause of increased eosinophils count?

Certain leukemias

Allergic reactions

Viral infections (correct)

Parasitic infections

What does the Thorn's Test determine?

Adrenal function Signup and view all the answers

After receiving an injection of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), what is the expected outcome for the eosinophil count?

It decreases Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is associated with eosinopenia?

Cushing's syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of adding sodium fluoride in ANAE staining?

To differentiate monocytes from other cells. Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme is inhibited by sodium cyanide in eosinophils?

Peroxidase Signup and view all the answers

What does a positive reaction with cyanide-resistant peroxidase staining indicate?

Presence of eosinophils Signup and view all the answers

What color does the positive reaction yield in cyanide-resistant peroxidase staining?

Brown Signup and view all the answers

Which white blood cell type exhibits a negative reaction in the ANAE test?

Granulocytes Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of adding sodium cyanide in peroxidase staining?

To inhibit peroxidase in eosinophils. Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect on eosinophil count in hypoadrenalism (Addison’s disease)?

Increase Signup and view all the answers

In which condition is there a decrease in eosinophil count?

Hyperadrenalism (Cushing’s disease) Signup and view all the answers

Which method uses Cetylpyridinium chloride to lyse erythrocytes in order to visualize basophilic granules?

Toluidine Blue method Signup and view all the answers

Why do basophil granules stain red in the Toluidine Blue method?

They possess metachromasia Signup and view all the answers

Which test is used to distinguish between systematic bacterial infections and nonbacterial infections?

Nitroblue Tetrazolium Test (NBT) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Nitroblue Tetrazolium Test (NBT)?

Detect neutrophil function defects Signup and view all the answers