IMMUNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -A blood cell that is characterized as being ameboid, granular or agranular is called a(n): leukocyte. A blood cell that is bi-concave in shape and contains hemoglobin is called a(n): erythrocyte.

Detailed explanation-2: -Neutrophils, eosinophils and basophils are granular leukocytes while lymphocytes and monocytes are agranular leukocytes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Leukocytes are part of the body’s immune system. They help the body fight infection and other diseases. Types of leukocytes are granulocytes (neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils), monocytes, and lymphocytes (T cells and B cells).

Detailed explanation-4: -A white blood cell, also known as a leukocyte or white corpuscle, is a cellular component of the blood that lacks hemoglobin, has a nucleus, is capable of motility, and defends the body against infection and disease.