MICROANATOMY

BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following are granulocytes?
A
neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils
B
lymphocytes and monocytes
C
eosinophils and monocytes
D
basophils, monocytes, and eosinophils
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils are granulocytes. A granulocyte is a type of white blood cell. Also called granular leukocyte, PMN, and polymorphonuclear leukocyte.

Detailed explanation-2: -Eosinophils (EOS), neutrophils (Ne) and basophils are granulocytes found in human peripheral blood and tissues. They are small and round-shaped with specific granules in their cytoplasm, which contain characteristic proteins specific for each granulocyte type.

Detailed explanation-3: -A type of immune cell that has granules (small particles) with enzymes that are released during allergic reactions and asthma. A basophil is a type of white blood cell and a type of granulocyte.

Detailed explanation-4: -Eosinophil granulocytes (eosinophils) belong to the family of white blood cells that play important roles in the development of asthma and various types of allergy. Eosinophils are cells with a diameter of 12–17 µm and they originate from myeloid precursors.

Detailed explanation-5: -The specific types of granulocytes are neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils.

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