White Blood Cells Overview

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Questions and Answers

What is the half-life of neutrophils?

  • 5 hours
  • 8 hours
  • 6 hours
  • 7 hours (correct)

What stimulates the release of neutrophils from the bone marrow?

  • G-CSF (correct)
  • M-CSF
  • IL-3
  • GM-CSF

What is the major function of neutrophils?

  • Phagocytosis and destruction of foreign material and microorganisms (correct)
  • Transport of oxygen
  • Regulation of blood sugar levels
  • Production of antibodies

What is diapedesis?

<p>Movement of WBCs from the blood to the tissues (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What mediates the rolling of neutrophils along endothelial cells of blood vessels?

<p>$Neutrophil$ selectins and adhesive molecules on the surface of endothelial cells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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