Name the three types of lymphocytes and identify their functions.

More than one choice may apply.

Which of the following formed elements are phagocytic?

a. Erythrocytes

b. Neutrophils

c. Monocytes

d. Lymphocytes

What four characteristics of WBCs are important to their response to tissue invasion or injury?

Which kinds of WBCs contribute to the body's nonspecific defenses?

Besides the ability to move by amoeboid motion, what other physiological attributes contribute to the function of white blood cells in the body?

If you had a severe infection, would you expect your WBC count to be closest to 5000, 10,000, or 15,000/μl?

What is this condition called?

How do red blood cells differ from white blood cells in both form and function?

How do elements of blood defend against toxins and pathogens in the body?

In the disease mononucleosis ('mono'), the spleen enlarges because of increased numbers of phagocytes and other cells. Common signs and symptoms of this disease include pale complexion, a tired feeling, and a lack of energy sometimes to the point of not being able to get out of bed. What might cause these signs and symptoms?