MICROANATOMY

BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

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

Detailed explanation-1: -White blood cells are part of the body’s immune system. They help the body fight infection and other diseases. Types of white blood cells are granulocytes (neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils), monocytes, and lymphocytes (T cells and B cells).

Detailed explanation-2: -A type of immune cell that has granules (small particles) with enzymes that are released during infections, allergic reactions, and asthma. 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-3: -Neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils are granulocytes since they have cytoplasmic granules which can digest microorganisms.

Detailed explanation-4: -The different types of granular myeloid white blood cells-neutrophils, basophils, and eosinophils-are named based on the type of stain that makes their granules most visible.

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