Multiple Choice
Why is a bone marrow transplant used to replace defective lymphocytes in a patient?
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17. The Blood
Leukocytes
Multiple Choice
Which of the following is considered a type of lymphocyte?
A
neutrophil
B
macrophage
C
B cell
D
basophil
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Understand the different types of white blood cells: Lymphocytes, Neutrophils, Macrophages, and Basophils.
Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell that are part of the immune system. They include B cells, T cells, and natural killer cells.
Neutrophils are a type of granulocyte, which are the most abundant type of white blood cells and are part of the innate immune system.
Macrophages are derived from monocytes and are part of the innate immune system, responsible for phagocytosis of pathogens.
Basophils are another type of granulocyte involved in inflammatory reactions, particularly allergic responses.
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