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Neutrophils |
granulocyte fine granules that stain light purple 2-5 lobes in nucleus 54-62% of all WBCs mobile and phagocytic, eating small invaders |
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Eosinophils |
granulocyte coarse, uniformed size granules - stain deep red 2 lobed nucleus 1-3% of WBC's slightly phagocytic, attracted to parasites help reduce inflammation and allergic reactions by removing the chemicals causing them |
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basophils |
granulocyte few irregular shaped granules- stain deep blue <1% of all WBC's secrete "heparin" helps prevent blood clots secrete "histamine" increases blood flow to injured areas |
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Monocytes |
agranulocytes largest of blood cells, 2-3X diameter of RBC nuclei may be round, oval, kidney-shaped, or lobed. 3-9% of WBC's lifespan range weeks-months mobile and phagocytic eating large particles |
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lymphocytes |
slightly larger than RBC contains large round nucleus 25-33% of WBC live for years produce antibodies necessary for immunity |
