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Questions and Answers
Which of the following components are present in leukocytes?
Which of the following components are present in leukocytes?
- Mitochondria and chloroplasts
- Ribosomes and endoplasmic reticulum
- Nuclei and organelles (correct)
- Cell wall and central vacuole
What distinguishes leukocytes from other formed elements?
What distinguishes leukocytes from other formed elements?
- Being unable to move
- Having a rigid cell wall
- Lacking nuclei and organelles
- Possessing nuclei and organelles (correct)
How are leukocytes different from red blood cells and platelets?
How are leukocytes different from red blood cells and platelets?
- They have nuclei and organelles (correct)
- They do not contain any genetic material
- They lack a plasma membrane
- They are only found in certain body regions
Which type of leukocyte has two nuclear lobes and is very phagocytic?
Which type of leukocyte has two nuclear lobes and is very phagocytic?
What is the primary cause of infectious mononucleosis, also known as 'mono' or the 'kissing disease'?
What is the primary cause of infectious mononucleosis, also known as 'mono' or the 'kissing disease'?
Which leukocyte differentiates into macrophages?
Which leukocyte differentiates into macrophages?
Which leukocyte matures in the thymus?
Which leukocyte matures in the thymus?
What regulates platelet formation?
What regulates platelet formation?
Which phase of homeostasis involves the transformation of prothrombin to active enzyme thrombin?
Which phase of homeostasis involves the transformation of prothrombin to active enzyme thrombin?
What is the role of anticoagulants in blood?
What is the role of anticoagulants in blood?
Which leukocyte disorder is characterized by an overproduction of abnormal WBC?
Which leukocyte disorder is characterized by an overproduction of abnormal WBC?
What triggers the intrinsic pathway of coagulation?
What triggers the intrinsic pathway of coagulation?
What happens during clot retraction in homeostasis?
What happens during clot retraction in homeostasis?
Flashcards
Leukocyte Components
Leukocyte Components
White blood cells containing nuclei and organelles.
Leukocyte Distinction
Leukocyte Distinction
They possess nuclei and organelles, unlike red blood cells and platelets.
Neutrophils
Neutrophils
A phagocytic leukocyte characterized by its two nuclear lobes.
Infectious Mononucleosis Cause
Infectious Mononucleosis Cause
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Macrophages Origin
Macrophages Origin
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Thymus
Thymus
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Platelet Formation Regulation
Platelet Formation Regulation
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Coagulation Phase 2
Coagulation Phase 2
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Anticoagulants
Anticoagulants
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Leukemias
Leukemias
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Intrinsic Pathway Trigger
Intrinsic Pathway Trigger
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Clot Retraction
Clot Retraction
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