MEDICINE
HAEMATOLOGY
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Eosinophils, Basophils, Lymphocytes
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Eosinophils, Lymphocytes, Basophils
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Basophils, Lymphocytes, Eosinophils
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -WBC’s are composed of granulocytes (neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils) and non-granulocytes (lymphocytes and monocytes). White blood cells are a major component of the body’s immune system. Indications for a WBC count include infectious and inflammatory diseases; leukemia and lymphoma; and bone marrow disorders.
Detailed explanation-2: -Neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils are granulocytes. A granulocyte is a type of white blood cell.
Detailed explanation-3: -There are three specific types of granulocytes. These are neutrophils, eosinophils and basophils.
Detailed explanation-4: -WBCs can be categorized into two types, defined by the appearance of the cytoplasm. The first type are Granulocytes and include Basophils, Eosinophils and Neutrophils. The second group, called Agranulocytes, includes Lymphocytes and Monocytes.
Detailed explanation-5: -Granulocytes and agranulocytes are the two types of white blood cells or leukocytes. Granulocytes contain granules or sacs in their cytoplasm and agranulocytes do not. Each type of granulocyte and agranulocyte plays a slightly different role in fighting infection and disease.