Lymphocytes 101

Lymphocytes can be classified into several groups based on distinctive surface markers.

Lymphocytes are spherical cells with similar morphological characteristics that play a role in immune reactions.

Lymphocytes have diverse functional roles in defending against invading microorganisms, foreign macromolecules, and cancer cells.

<p>Small lymphocytes have a spherical nucleus with condensed chromatin, appearing as coarse clumps, and are predominant in the blood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The nucleus of a lymphocyte can be demonstrated in blood smears using special staining techniques and with the electron microscope.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Surface markers</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Invading microorganisms, foreign macromolecules, and cancer cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Intensely stained with coarse clumps of condensed chromatin</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Special staining techniques and the electron microscope</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Small, medium, and large lymphocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers