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?

<p>To kill viral infected cells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic size of monocytes?

<p>12-20 μm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of natural killer cells?

<p>To kill viral infected cells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Basophilia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of macrophages?

<p>To phagocytose foreign particles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of cytoplasm in basophils?

<p>Contains basophilic specific granules (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Lymphocytosis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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