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Which type of leukocytes are granulocytes?
Which type of leukocytes are granulocytes?
- Eosinophils
- Monocytes
- Lymphocytes
- Neutrophils (correct)
What is the composition of the middle layer in centrifuged blood, known as the buffy coat?
What is the composition of the middle layer in centrifuged blood, known as the buffy coat?
- Leukocytes and platelets (correct)
- Hemoglobin
- Plasma
- Erythrocytes
What is the percentage of the sample that the buffy coat occupies in centrifuged blood?
What is the percentage of the sample that the buffy coat occupies in centrifuged blood?
- 10%
- 44%
- Less than 1% (correct)
- 25%
Which leukocytes are categorized as non-phagocytes?
Which leukocytes are categorized as non-phagocytes?
What is the difference between innate and acquired immunity?
What is the difference between innate and acquired immunity?
Which leukocytes are classified as phagocytes?
Which leukocytes are classified as phagocytes?
What do activated B-cells transform into?
What do activated B-cells transform into?
What is the shape of an antibody?
What is the shape of an antibody?
Which leukocyte is characterized by having multi-lobed nuclei?
Which leukocyte is characterized by having multi-lobed nuclei?
Which type of leukocytes are involved in allergic reactions and parasitic infections?
Which type of leukocytes are involved in allergic reactions and parasitic infections?
What is the process of leukocyte formation called?
What is the process of leukocyte formation called?
Which type of immunity involves the use of antibodies?
Which type of immunity involves the use of antibodies?
Which type of white blood cells are mainly responsible for fighting bacterial infections?
Which type of white blood cells are mainly responsible for fighting bacterial infections?
Which type of white blood cells are primarily involved in combating parasitic infections?
Which type of white blood cells are primarily involved in combating parasitic infections?
Where do most lymphocytes develop?
Where do most lymphocytes develop?
What is the primary function of eosinophils?
What is the primary function of eosinophils?
Which type of white blood cells is responsible for releasing primarily histamine and other chemicals like bradykinin and serotonin?
Which type of white blood cells is responsible for releasing primarily histamine and other chemicals like bradykinin and serotonin?
Which type of immunity is characterized by specific defenses and the production of circulating antibodies?
Which type of immunity is characterized by specific defenses and the production of circulating antibodies?
Where are B lymphocytes primarily produced?
Where are B lymphocytes primarily produced?
"Plasmablasts" are activated B lymphocytes that eventually develop into:
"Plasmablasts" are activated B lymphocytes that eventually develop into:
"IgG" antibodies account for approximately what percentage of total antibodies and have the ability to cross the placenta?
"IgG" antibodies account for approximately what percentage of total antibodies and have the ability to cross the placenta?
What is the primary function of MHC-I molecules?
What is the primary function of MHC-I molecules?
What is the main function of cytotoxic T cells?
What is the main function of cytotoxic T cells?
Which type of white blood cells are mainly responsible for presenting foreign peptides to helper T cells?
Which type of white blood cells are mainly responsible for presenting foreign peptides to helper T cells?
Which type of leukocytes are primarily responsible for releasing histamine, bradykinin, serotonin, and other substances involved in allergic reactions?
Which type of leukocytes are primarily responsible for releasing histamine, bradykinin, serotonin, and other substances involved in allergic reactions?
What is the primary function of neutrophils among leukocytes?
What is the primary function of neutrophils among leukocytes?
Which type of leukocytes are mainly responsible for combating parasitic infections and have weak phagocytic activity?
Which type of leukocytes are mainly responsible for combating parasitic infections and have weak phagocytic activity?
Where do most B lymphocytes originate from?
Where do most B lymphocytes originate from?
Which component of the antibody structure is responsible for the specificity of the antibody?
Which component of the antibody structure is responsible for the specificity of the antibody?
Which type of immunoglobulin is involved in opsonization and crosses the placenta?
Which type of immunoglobulin is involved in opsonization and crosses the placenta?
"Plasmablasts" are activated B lymphocytes that eventually develop into:
"Plasmablasts" are activated B lymphocytes that eventually develop into:
Which type of leukocytes are categorized as non-phagocytes?
Which type of leukocytes are categorized as non-phagocytes?
Where do most lymphocytes develop?
Where do most lymphocytes develop?
What is the primary function of MHC-I molecules?
What is the primary function of MHC-I molecules?
Which type of immunity involves specific defense mechanisms including humoral immunity and cellular immunity?
Which type of immunity involves specific defense mechanisms including humoral immunity and cellular immunity?
Which cytokine primarily stimulates the differentiation of neutrophils and monocytes?
Which cytokine primarily stimulates the differentiation of neutrophils and monocytes?
What is the primary function of basophils?
What is the primary function of basophils?
Where do granulocytes and monocytes primarily develop?
Where do granulocytes and monocytes primarily develop?
Which leukocytes are classified as non-phagocytes?
Which leukocytes are classified as non-phagocytes?
What is the shape of an erythrocyte (red blood cell)?
What is the shape of an erythrocyte (red blood cell)?
Flashcards
Granulocytes
Granulocytes
A type of leukocyte that contains granules in their cytoplasm.
Buffy coat
Buffy coat
The middle layer in centrifuged blood made up of leukocytes and platelets.
Leukocytes
Leukocytes
White blood cells involved in immune responses.
Lymphocytes
Lymphocytes
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Innate immunity
Innate immunity
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Monocytes
Monocytes
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Plasma cells
Plasma cells
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Antibody shape
Antibody shape
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Neutrophils
Neutrophils
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Eosinophils
Eosinophils
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Leukopoiesis
Leukopoiesis
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Acquired immunity
Acquired immunity
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B lymphocytes
B lymphocytes
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Basophils
Basophils
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Humoral immunity
Humoral immunity
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MHC-I molecules
MHC-I molecules
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Cytotoxic T cells
Cytotoxic T cells
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Macrophages
Macrophages
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Histamine
Histamine
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Neutrophil function
Neutrophil function
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Variable portion of antibodies
Variable portion of antibodies
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IgG antibodies
IgG antibodies
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Thymus
Thymus
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Colony-stimulating factors (CSF)
Colony-stimulating factors (CSF)
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Bone marrow
Bone marrow
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Eosinophils function
Eosinophils function
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