WBC Functions

What is the main function of an eosinophil?

immune modulation

What is the main function of a lymphocyte?

antibody protection

What is the main function of a basophil?

regulate immune response (release histamines)

What is the main function of a neutrophil?

kill bacteria, fungi and foreign debris (phagocytosis)

What is the main function of a monocyte

phagocytosis

What are some toxic changes to neutrophils?

dohle bodies, basophilic cytoplasm, vacuoles in cytoplasm that make neutrphil look foamy

What do reactive lymphocytes look like compared to toxic neutrophils?

larger in size and have an increased amount of cytoplasm that stains darker blue

What does an increased number in lymphocytes indicate?

ndicates viral infection

What do increased numbers of a monocyte indicate?

indicate chronic infection

What do increased numbers of neutrophils indicate?

indicate inflammation/infection

What do increased numbers of eosinophils indicate?

indicate allergies or parasitic infection

What do increased numbers of basophils indicate?

indicate inflammation, infection and lead poisoning