113 Leukocytes Exam Review Solution A+ 2024

113 Leukocytes Exam Review Solution A+ 2024 the five types of leukocytes - ANS-- neutrophils - basophils - eosinophils - monocytes - lymphocytes the three R's (responsibilities of leukocytes) - ANS-responsible for RECOGNITION, RESPONSE, and REMOVAL of foreign material ("non-self") and damaged or dead cells and tissues from the body leukocytes - ANS-- lifespans of leukocytes vary from hours to years depending on the type of cell - each type of leukocyte has a specific job - each type of leukocyte has its own stimuli for production by bone marrow - constant action as leukocytes defend body against invading organisms three ways to classify leukocytes - ANS-DEFENCE FUNCTION - phagocytosis or cellular immunity/antibody production NUCLEUS SHAPE - polymorphonuclear, mononuclear or pleomorphic PRESENCE OF STAINED CYTOPLASMIC GRANULES - granulocytes or agranulocytes white blood cell pools - ANS-- proliferating pool - maturation pool - storage pool - circulating pool - marginal pool - tissue pool - most leukocytes are NOT in circulation, found in pools - shift between pools (cytokines, disease, physiological response) - peripheral blood is the means of transport from site of production to site of activity