Formed Elements of the blood

Neutrophil

Lymphocyte

Monocyte

Eosinophil

Basophil

Place the leukocytes in order from most abundant to least

Neutrophil

Multi-lobed

What is a characteristic of neutrophils?

Phagocytic as it ingests debris and pathogens

What is the function of neutrophil?

Lymphocyte

Crescent shape with light blue cytoplasm

What is a characteristic of a lymphocyte?

Functions in immunity and B & T cells

What is the function of lymphocytes?

Monocyte

Horse shoe shaped nucleus.

Usually bigger than RBC

What is a characteristic of a monocyte?

Becomes macrophages, then phagocytes

What is the function of a monocyte?

Eosinophil

Double lobed

Red granules

What is a characteristic of a eosinophil?

Fight parasites and function in allergic reactions

What is the function of a eosinophil?

Basophil

Lots of purple granules

What is a characteristic of a basophil?

Pro-inflammatory responses. Release histamine

What is the function of a basophil?

Erythrocyte

Biconcave, round

red color

What is a characteristic of a RBC?

Carries oxygen

What is the function of a RBC?

Platelet

Lack of nucleus

small disc like

What is a characteristic of a platelet?

Clotting factors

What is the function of a platelet?