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Function of RBCs
Primary transport of oxygen throughout the body
Shape of RBCs
biconcave discs
What is a pro of RBCs being anucleate?
They are able to carry more hemoglobins
What is a con of RBCs being anucleate?
Shorter lifespan (120 days)
Function of platelets
blood clotting
Shape of platelets
small disc-shaped
Function of Neutrophils
phagocytize bacteria
Shape of neutrophils
polymorphonuclear
What percentage of WBCs are neutrophils?
60%
Which leukocytes are granulocytes?
neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils
Function of Eosinophil
kill parasitic worms
Shape of eosinophil
bilobed
Function of basophil
release histamine and heparin, promote inflammation
Shape of basophil
filled with with granules
Which leukocytes are agranulocytes?
lymphocytes and monocytes
Function of lymphocytes
produce antibodies
What are the 2 types of lymphocytes?
T cells and B cells
Shape of lymphocytes
Very large and round; fills almost the entire cell
Function of monocyte
release antimicrobial defensins and chemotactic chemicals that attract other leukocytes to the site of an infection.
Shape of monocytes
Kidney Shape
Which leukocyte becomes a macrophage?
Monocytes
What type of infections do eosinophils destroy?
Parasitic infections
What do B lymphocytes eventually become?
Plasma cells
What is the shape of B lymphocytes
egg shaped, purple color
Function of megakaryocytes
break apart to make platelets
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