General Histology 2: Basophils and Lymphocytes

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What is the characteristic shape of the nucleus in basophils?

Large and kidney-shaped

S-shaped or irregular in shape (correct)

Rounded and condensed

Elliptical

What is the function of B lymphocytes?

To produce antibodies against specific antigens (correct)

To phagocytose foreign particles

To kill viral infected cells

To release histamine

What is the percentage of lymphocytes in the total leucocytic count?

3-8%

0.5-1%

50-60%

20-25% (correct)

What is the function of T lymphocytes?

To kill viral infected cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic size of monocytes?

12-20 μm Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of natural killer cells?

To kill viral infected cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for an increase in the number of basophils?

Basophilia Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of macrophages?

To phagocytose foreign particles Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of cytoplasm in basophils?

Contains basophilic specific granules Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for an increase in the number of lymphocytes?

Lymphocytosis Signup and view all the answers

General Histology 2: Basophils and Lymphocytes

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What is the characteristic shape of the nucleus in basophils?

What is the function of B lymphocytes?

What is the percentage of lymphocytes in the total leucocytic count?

What is the function of T lymphocytes?

What is the characteristic size of monocytes?

What is the function of natural killer cells?

What is the term for an increase in the number of basophils?

What is the function of macrophages?

What is the characteristic feature of cytoplasm in basophils?

What is the term for an increase in the number of lymphocytes?

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