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Which type of granules in neutrophils contain proteinases, acid phosphatase, myeloperoxidase, and β-glucuronidase?
Which type of granules in neutrophils contain proteinases, acid phosphatase, myeloperoxidase, and β-glucuronidase?
- Toxic granulation
- Specific granules
- Azurophilic granules (correct)
- Döhle bodies
What causes neutrophilia and changes in neutrophil morphology?
What causes neutrophilia and changes in neutrophil morphology?
- Myelofibrosis, metastasis
- Inflammation, CML
- Vitamin B12/folate deficiency
- Bacterial infection (correct)
What is the term used to describe the presence of neutrophil precursors like band cells and metamyelocytes in peripheral blood?
What is the term used to describe the presence of neutrophil precursors like band cells and metamyelocytes in peripheral blood?
- Döhle bodies
- Left shift (correct)
- Toxic granulation
- Leukoerythroblastic reaction
What is the term used to describe the dark blue, coarse granules seen in neutrophils?
What is the term used to describe the dark blue, coarse granules seen in neutrophils?
What is the term used to describe the light blue, peripheral inclusions seen in neutrophils?
What is the term used to describe the light blue, peripheral inclusions seen in neutrophils?
Which of the following is NOT a neutrophil chemotactic agent?
Which of the following is NOT a neutrophil chemotactic agent?
What is the term used to describe neutrophils with a nucleus that has 6+ lobes?
What is the term used to describe neutrophils with a nucleus that has 6+ lobes?
What does a left shift in peripheral blood suggest?
What does a left shift in peripheral blood suggest?
What does a leukoerythroblastic reaction suggest?
What does a leukoerythroblastic reaction suggest?
Which of the following is the primary source of energy for erythrocytes?
Which of the following is the primary source of energy for erythrocytes?
What is the average lifespan of erythrocytes in healthy adults?
What is the average lifespan of erythrocytes in healthy adults?
What is the term used to describe the condition of having an increased RBCs?
What is the term used to describe the condition of having an increased RBCs?
What does the presence of varying shapes of erythrocytes indicate?
What does the presence of varying shapes of erythrocytes indicate?
Which of the following is true about thrombocytes (platelets)?
Which of the following is true about thrombocytes (platelets)?
Which of the following is a function of thrombocytes (platelets)?
Which of the following is a function of thrombocytes (platelets)?
Where is approximately 1/3 of the platelet pool stored?
Where is approximately 1/3 of the platelet pool stored?
Which receptor is responsible for vWF binding on thrombocytes (platelets)?
Which receptor is responsible for vWF binding on thrombocytes (platelets)?
Which of the following is a component of thrombocytes (platelets) alpha granules?
Which of the following is a component of thrombocytes (platelets) alpha granules?
Which of the following is a characteristic of monocytes?
Which of the following is a characteristic of monocytes?
Where do monocytes differentiate into macrophages?
Where do monocytes differentiate into macrophages?
What does the term 'mono' in monocytes refer to?
What does the term 'mono' in monocytes refer to?
Which of the following is true about macrophages?
Which of the following is true about macrophages?
Which of the following is a function of macrophages?
Which of the following is a function of macrophages?
Where are macrophages an important cellular component?
Where are macrophages an important cellular component?
What initiates septic shock by binding to macrophages?
What initiates septic shock by binding to macrophages?
Which molecule from bacterial LPS binds to CD14 on macrophages?
Which molecule from bacterial LPS binds to CD14 on macrophages?
What is the role of CD14 in the initiation of septic shock?
What is the role of CD14 in the initiation of septic shock?
Which immune cells are primarily targeted by Lipid A from bacterial LPS?
Which immune cells are primarily targeted by Lipid A from bacterial LPS?
Which cells function as a link between the innate and adaptive immune systems?
Which cells function as a link between the innate and adaptive immune systems?
Which receptors are expressed on the surface of dendritic cells?
Which receptors are expressed on the surface of dendritic cells?
What is the term used to describe the presentation of exogenous antigens on MHC class I by dendritic cells?
What is the term used to describe the presentation of exogenous antigens on MHC class I by dendritic cells?
Which of the following is a function of eosinophils?
Which of the following is a function of eosinophils?
What is the major basic protein (MBP) produced by eosinophils?
What is the major basic protein (MBP) produced by eosinophils?
What is the cause of eosinophilia known as PACMAN Eats?
What is the cause of eosinophilia known as PACMAN Eats?
What does eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis cause?
What does eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis cause?
