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21. The Immune System
Cells of the Immune System: Granulocytes
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Which white blood cells are characterized as granulocytes?
A
Lymphocytes
B
Monocytes
C
Neutrophils
D
Macrophages
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Understand the classification of white blood cells: White blood cells, or leukocytes, are divided into two main categories based on the presence or absence of granules in their cytoplasm. These categories are granulocytes and agranulocytes.
Identify granulocytes: Granulocytes are white blood cells that contain granules in their cytoplasm. The main types of granulocytes are neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils.
Differentiate between granulocytes and agranulocytes: Agranulocytes lack visible granules in their cytoplasm. The main types of agranulocytes are lymphocytes and monocytes.
Recognize the characteristics of neutrophils: Neutrophils are the most abundant type of granulocytes and are characterized by their multi-lobed nucleus and presence of granules that contain enzymes to digest microorganisms.
Conclude which cells are granulocytes: Based on the characteristics, neutrophils are identified as granulocytes, while lymphocytes and monocytes are agranulocytes.
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