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White Blood Cells
A&P exam 1
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 3
01/29/2010

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Term
Do WBC contain nuclei? 
Definition
yes 
Term
What are the classifications of WBC?
Definition
Granular and Agranular
Term
Which classification of WBC is visible under a normal staining tech. and under a light microscope ? 
Definition
Granular 
Term
what are the sub catigories of Granulars? 
Definition

Neutophils

Eosinophils

Basophils

Term
are the granules in agranular visible? 
Definition
No, not visible 
Term
what are the sub categories for agranular? 
Definition

Lymphocytes 

Monocytes 

Term
what is the order of leukocytes in order of most abundant to least? 
Definition

Never Let Monkeys Eat Bananas 

 

Term
If Leukocytes are above normal what is it called and what can it lead to? 
Definition
Leukocytosis and it can lead to leukemia
Term
If WBC (leukocytes) are below normal what is it called? 
Definition
Leaukopenia 
Term
50-70% of Granulocytes are made up of this....
Definition
Neutophils
Term
what color is neutophils? 
Definition

pale lilac color (purple)

b/c "neutral-loving" take up both basic (blue and acidic (red) dyes 

Term

how many nucleus does Neutophils have ? 

Definition
2-5 lobes (multilobed nucleus) 
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