Neutrophils: Cells of Acute Infection Quiz

Rapid exocytosis of cytoplasmic granules

Bronchial asthma, cutaneous hives, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, or allergic gastroenteritis

Anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock

<p>Agranulocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Monocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Macrophages, osteoclasts, microglia, and other cells of the mononuclear phagocyte system</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Monocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lymphopoiesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lymphocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Innate immunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Presence of visible granules in the cytoplasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lymphocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To reach the site of inflammation and kill bacteria.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Eosinophils help in ending allergic reactions and fighting parasitic infections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Basophils mediate inflammation in allergic reactions and parasitic infections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Glucocorticoids increase the mitotic activity of neutrophil precursors in the bone marrow, leading to an increase in blood count of neutrophils.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bi-lobed nuclei connected by a short 'thread' of nuclear material.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Specific granules (secondary).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Neutrophils are the cells of acute inflammation that help clean up debris in poorly oxygenated regions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Azurophilic granules contain myeloperoxidase and acid hydrolase for bactericidal functions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Histamine and eosinophil chemotactic factor of anaphylaxis (ECF-A) released from basophils and mast cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mast cells play a role in allergic reactions by releasing histamine and other mediators of inflammation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Glucocorticoids increase the mitotic activity of neutrophil precursors, leading to an increase in the blood count of neutrophils.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are the first released to guide neutrophils to the site of inflammation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Presence or absence of specific granules in the cytoplasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because their cytoplasm takes up red (acidic) and blue (basic) stains equally</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Specialized for responding to bacterial invasions and acute infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Half-life of 6-8 hours in blood, lifespan of 1-4 days in connective tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers