wbcs

Question 1

wbcs

Answer 1

start out from stem cells, & differentiate into a # of specific cells

Question 2

granular leukocytes

Answer 2

-basophils
-neutrophils
-eosinophils

Question 3

nongranular leukocytes

Answer 3

-lymphocytes
-monocytes
-plasma cells

Question 4

other types of wbcs

Answer 4

-t cells
-b cells
-nk cells

Question 5

protect the body against

Answer 5

invaders such as, harmful bacteria & infections by participating in the immune response & the inflammatory process

Question 6

lymphocytes can live

Answer 6

from 6 hrs to yrs depending on type

Question 7

neutrophils function

Answer 7

phagocytosis of foreign proteins

Question 8

eosinophils function

Answer 8

participates in an allergic reaction & against parasites

Question 9

basophils function

Answer 9

releases histamine, involved in delayed allergic reactions

Question 10

monocytes function

Answer 10

matures into macrophages phagocytic action against invading organisms

Question 11

b & t cell functions

Answer 11

antibodies, & cell mediated immunity

Question 12

plasma cell functions

Answer 12

become sensitized to specific antigens & release antibodies to that antigen