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Title

White Blood Cells

Description

Bio 202 Lecture Exam 1

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Subject

Anatomy

Level

Undergraduate 1

Created

01/11/2020

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Term

Neutrophils

Definition

50–70% of circulating WBCs,
Very active, first to attack bacteria,
Engulf & digest pathogens

Term

Eosinophils (Acidophils)

Definition

Attack large parasites,
Are sensitive to allergens,
Control inflammation

Term

Basophils

Definition

Accumulate in damaged tissue
Release histamine  dilates blood vessels
Release heparin  prevents blood clotting

Term

Monocytes

Definition

Are large & spherical
Enter peripheral tissues & become macrophages
Engulf large particles & pathogens

Term

Lymphocytes

Definition

20–30% of circulating WBCs,
Mostly in connective tissues & lymphoid organs,
Are part of the body’s specific defense system