Study With Me : Introduction to Blood Transfusion 31
SECTION 1 : Haematology
Questions and Answers
Question 169:
What are T-lymphocytes and B-lymphocytes?
Answer: T-lymphocytes are involved in cellular immunity, while B-lymphocytes are responsible for humoral immunity involving antibody production.
Question 170:
What are Granulocytes, and how are they characterized?
Answer: Granulocytes are polymorphonuclear cells characterized by visible granules in the cytoplasm. They fall into three subgroups: Neutrophils, Basophils, and Eosinophils.
Question 171:
What is the main function of Neutrophils?
Answer: Neutrophils' main function is phagocytosis.
Question 172:
What do Basophils contain, and what is their function?
Answer: Basophils contain histamine and heparin, and they are capable of phagocytosis.
Question 173:
What is the function of Eosinophils, and what are they involved in?
Answer: Eosinophils are capable of phagocytosis and are involved in allergic responses.