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Granulocyte
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Which granulocyte is most abundant
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Neutrophil
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Characteristics of a neutrophil
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5 portion nucleus w/purplish/pinkish dots
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Phagocytic (engulf bacteria)
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Function of a neutrophil
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What are the three types of granulocyte
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Neutrophil, esinophil, basophil
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Which granulocyte is few and the 2nd rarest
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Eosinophil
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What are the characteristics of an eosinophil
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2 portion nucleus w/large red spots(acne)
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What is the function of a eosinophil
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Weakly phagocytic, control inflammation-allergic reactions
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Which granulocyte is very rare?
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Basophil
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What are the characteristics of basophil?
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2 portion nucleus w/large blue/black spots
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What is the function of basophil?
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Produces heparin and histamine(vasodilator)
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Agranulocyte characteristic
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No dots
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2 types of agranulocyte
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Monocyte and lymphocyte
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Which agranulocyte is few-3rd most abundant
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Monocyte
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Characteristics of monocyte
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Largest and irregular shaped nucleus
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