17. The Blood

Identify the five types of white blood cells in the following photographs:

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a. ___

b. ___

c. ___

d. ___

e. ___

The most numerous WBC is:

a. Eosinophil

b. Neutrophil

c. Monocyte

d. Lymphocyte

More than one choice may apply.

Which of the following is not typical of leukocytes?

a. Amoeboid movement

b. Phagocytic (some)

c. Nucleated cells

d. The most numerous cells in the bloodstream

The white blood cell that releases histamine and other inflammatory chemicals is:

a. Basophil

b. Neutrophil

c. Monocyte

d. Eosinophil

More than one choice may apply.

The leukocyte that releases histamine and other inflammatory chemicals is the

a. Basophil

b. Monocyte

c. Eosinophil

e. Neutrophil

The blood cell that can become an antibody-secreting cell is:

a. Lymphocyte

b. Megakaryocyte

c. Neutrophil

d. Basophil

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?

Name the three types of lymphocytes and identify their functions.

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?