Patho Test 2 Part 2

Front 1

Constitute 55% to 65% of the total number of white blood cells. The ______ are primarily responsible for maintaining normal host defenses against pathogens that have breached the physical barriers of skin and mucous membranes. The ______ circulate 4 to 8 hours and then move into the tissues for 4 to 5 days.

Back 1

Neutrophils

Front 2

These leukocytes constitute 1% to 3% of the total number of white blood cells and increase in number during allergic reactions. They are thought to release enzymes or chemical mediators that detoxify agents associated with allergic reactions. Although most parasites are too large to be phagocytized by _____, they kill parasites.

Back 2

Eosinophils

Front 3

These cells constitute .3 to .5% of the white blood cells. The Mast cells and the ________ release histamine, a vasodilator.

Back 3

Basophils

Front 4

The lymphocytes constitute 20 to 30% of the white blood cell count. How many lymphocytes are there, and what are they?

Back 4

B cells, T cells, and Natural killer cells

Front 5

The largest of the white blood cells and constitute 3 to 8% of the total leukocytes. They survive months to years in tissues. Play a huge role in chronic inflammation. One is known as something in blood and another in tissue.

Back 5

Monocytes and Macrophages