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How can lymphocytes be classified?
How can lymphocytes be classified?
Lymphocytes can be classified into several groups based on distinctive surface markers.
What are lymphocytes?
What are lymphocytes?
Lymphocytes are spherical cells with similar morphological characteristics that play a role in immune reactions.
What are the functional roles of lymphocytes?
What are the functional roles of lymphocytes?
Lymphocytes have diverse functional roles in defending against invading microorganisms, foreign macromolecules, and cancer cells.
Describe the characteristics of small lymphocytes.
Describe the characteristics of small lymphocytes.
How can the nucleus of a lymphocyte be demonstrated in blood smears?
How can the nucleus of a lymphocyte be demonstrated in blood smears?
What are the distinctive surface molecules used to classify lymphocytes?
What are the distinctive surface molecules used to classify lymphocytes?
What types of cells do lymphocytes defend against?
What types of cells do lymphocytes defend against?
How does the nucleus of a small lymphocyte appear in usual preparations?
How does the nucleus of a small lymphocyte appear in usual preparations?
What staining techniques can be used to demonstrate the nucleus of a lymphocyte?
What staining techniques can be used to demonstrate the nucleus of a lymphocyte?
In what form are lymphocytes present in the circulating blood?
In what form are lymphocytes present in the circulating blood?