Blood Cells Ver. 2

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Basophils are

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leukocytes with blue granules.

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Eosinophils are

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leukocytes containing red granules.

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A lymphocyte is a

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leukocyte with a spherical nucleus and no granules.

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A monocyte is

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a leukocyte containing a large kidney shaped nucleus.

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A neutrophil is a

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leukocyte with a multilobed nucleus and lilac granules.

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Neutrophils are

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the first to arrive at the site of an infection or injury to destroy microorganisms.

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Lymphocytes are

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responsible for producing antibodies to fight infection or disease.

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Hematopoiesis is

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the creation of formed elements from stem cells in red marrow.

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All white blood cells are NOT able to

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phagocytize pathogens.

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Large cells that fragment to form thrombocytes are

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megakaryocytes