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What is the primary function of neutrophils in the immune response?
What is the primary function of neutrophils in the immune response?
- Activate B cells to produce antibodies
- Phagocytosis of pathogens (correct)
- Release histamines and leukotrienes
- Kill parasitic worms
Which immune cells are responsible for inducing apoptosis in infected or cancerous cells?
Which immune cells are responsible for inducing apoptosis in infected or cancerous cells?
- Cytotoxic T-Cells (correct)
- Mast cells
- T-Helper cells
- B-Lymphocytes
How do antibodies react to foreign antigens during a blood transfusion?
How do antibodies react to foreign antigens during a blood transfusion?
- They stimulate the production of more red blood cells
- They activate T-Cells to destroy the antigens
- They attach to the donor's blood to neutralize it (correct)
- They promote the release of histamines
Which type of white blood cell is primarily involved in allergic reactions?
Which type of white blood cell is primarily involved in allergic reactions?
What is chemotaxis in relation to white blood cells?
What is chemotaxis in relation to white blood cells?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the role of mast cells?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the role of mast cells?
What distinguishes T-Lymphocytes from B-Lymphocytes?
What distinguishes T-Lymphocytes from B-Lymphocytes?
What type of granules do basophils contain, and what is their significance in the immune response?
What type of granules do basophils contain, and what is their significance in the immune response?
What distinguishes granulocytes from agranulocytes in white blood cells?
What distinguishes granulocytes from agranulocytes in white blood cells?
Which signal is involved in the creation of both granulocytes and agranulocytes?
Which signal is involved in the creation of both granulocytes and agranulocytes?
What is the primary function of all white blood cells during an immune response?
What is the primary function of all white blood cells during an immune response?
In which location does a monocyte become a Kupffer cell?
In which location does a monocyte become a Kupffer cell?
What is a common characteristic of basophils?
What is a common characteristic of basophils?
What role does cellular adhesion play in the function of white blood cells?
What role does cellular adhesion play in the function of white blood cells?
During positive chemotaxis, white blood cells move towards areas of higher concentration of what?
During positive chemotaxis, white blood cells move towards areas of higher concentration of what?
What is the abundance range of monocytes in the bloodstream?
What is the abundance range of monocytes in the bloodstream?
Which type of white blood cell is primarily responsible for immediate allergic responses?
Which type of white blood cell is primarily responsible for immediate allergic responses?
Which of the following statements about lymphocytes is correct?
Which of the following statements about lymphocytes is correct?
Flashcards
Mast Cells Stains
Mast Cells Stains
Mast cells stain blue and release histamines, leukotrienes, and serotonin during inflammation to cause blood vessel dilation and attract white blood cells to the site of injury.
Eosinophils Structure
Eosinophils Structure
Eosinophils have red granules and a bilobed (telephone-shaped) nucleus.
Neutrophils Function
Neutrophils Function
Neutrophils, the most abundant white blood cells, are phagocytes that engulf pathogens. They release enzymes to destroy pathogens and create a net to trap them.
Lymphocytes Type
Lymphocytes Type
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T-Helper Cells Function
T-Helper Cells Function
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Antigens
Antigens
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Cytotoxic T Cells
Cytotoxic T Cells
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Neutrophils Abundance
Neutrophils Abundance
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WBC Purpose
WBC Purpose
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WBC Production Site
WBC Production Site
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Granulocyte Types
Granulocyte Types
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Granulocyte Signal
Granulocyte Signal
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Agranulocyte Types
Agranulocyte Types
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Agranulocyte Signal
Agranulocyte Signal
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Diapedesis
Diapedesis
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Monocyte Function
Monocyte Function
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Basophil Abundance
Basophil Abundance
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Leukopoiesis Definition
Leukopoiesis Definition
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Study Notes
White Blood Cells (WBCs)
- WBCs, also known as leukocytes, protect against disease.
- They are produced in red bone marrow.
- WBCs are categorized into 5 types: granulocytes and agranulocytes.
Granulocytes
- Have granular cytoplasm.
- Shorter lifespan.
- Types: Basophils, Eosinophils, Neutrophils.
- The signals to create these are interleukin 3 and interleukin 5.
- Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor (G-CSF) is also a factor in their creation (though not 100% clear).
- Combine with myeloid to create WBCs.
Agranulocytes
- Do not have granules.
- Types: Lymphocytes, Monocytes.
- Signals to create agranulocytes are interleukin 3 and 5.
WBC Abilities/Functions
- Diapedesis: WBCs pass through capillary walls into tissues.
- Cellular Adhesion: WBCs interact with neighboring molecules.
- Phagocytosis: Consume/destroy cells.
- Inflammatory response: Defend injured tissues.
- Positive Chemotaxis: Movement toward higher concentration of a chemical.
- Leukopoiesis: The process of WBC creation and movement. Sites include red bone marrow, skull, sternum, pelvis, and the epiphyses of long bones.
Monocytes
- Abundance: 3-8%
- Size: Largest WBC type.
- Type: Agranulocyte
Basophils
- Abundance: ~0.5-1%
- Size and Shape: Similar to Eosinophils
- Type: Granulocyte
- Contains S-shaped nucleus
- Stains blue
Eosinophils
- Structure: Granules stain red, bilobed nucleus (telephone-shaped)
- Function: Release proteins & peptides, kill parasites, involved in allergic reactions/asthma
Neutrophils
- Abundance: Most common (50-70%).
- Best role: Phagocytosis.
- Structure: Granules are small and purple in acidic solutions, multi-lobed nuclei (polymorphonuclear leukocytes).
- First to arrive at infection sites.
- Function: Phagocytosis, respiratory burst (using hydrogen peroxide to kill bacteria), releasing DNA to form a net to trap pathogens.
Lymphocytes
- Abundance: 20-30%
- Size: Slightly larger than RBCs.
- Type: Agranulocyte
- Large spherical nucleus.
- Types: T-cells (Helper T cells, cytotoxic T cells), B-cells.
-Helper T cells activate B cells to become plasma cells to create antibodies. -Cytotoxic T cells kill virus-infected and cancerous cells.- B-cells become plasma cells and release antibodies.
Antigens and Antibodies
- Antigens: Molecules that trigger an immune response.
- Antibodies: Proteins that react to antigens.
- Agglutination: Clumping of RBCs due to antibody encounter.
Blood Types
- Blood type compatibility involves the presence or absence of antigens (A, B, and Rh factors).
- Universal donor: O−.
- Universal recipient: AB+.
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Test your knowledge on white blood cells, their types, and functions. This quiz covers detailed aspects of granulocytes and agranulocytes, including their formation and roles in the immune response. Dive into the fascinating world of leukocytes and learn how they protect our bodies against disease.
