White Blood Cells Quiz

What is the main function of neutrophils?

• Secretion of heparin

• Phagocytosis

• Production of antibodies

• Formation of fibroblasts

Which type of white blood cell is primarily involved in allergic reactions?

• Monocytes

• Neutrophils

• Eosinophils

• Basophils

What is the term for an increase in the number of lymphocytes in the blood?

• Lymphopenia

• Monocytosis

• Neutrophilia

• Lymphocytosis

Which condition is characterized by a decrease in the number of neutrophils?

• Eosinophilia

• Lymphocytosis

• Neutrophilia

• Neutropenia

What is the primary cause of neutrophilia?

• Chronic infections

• Acute infections

• Allergic reactions

• Autoimmune disorders

Which type of leukemia is characterized by an increase in immature white blood cells?

• Chronic lymphocytic leukemia

• Acute myeloid leukemia

• Acute lymphoblastic leukemia

• Chronic myeloid leukemia

What is the normal range for white blood cells (WBCs) in the blood?

• 11 – 15 x 10^9 / L

• 4 – 11 x 10^9 / L

• 1 – 4 x 10^9 / L

• 15 – 20 x 10^9 / L

Which of the following is a cause of eosinophilia?

• Bacterial infections

• Allergic reactions

• Chronic lymphocytic leukemia

• Viral infections

What is the primary function of T lymphocytes?

• Manufacture antibodies

• Destroy cancer cells

• Secretion of heparin

• Phagocytosis

Which condition is characterized by an increase in the number of monocytes?

• Monocytosis

• Neutrophilia

• Lymphocytosis

• Eosinophilia