Question

match each function with the appropriate leukocyte. 1. release histamine, which promotes inflammation (click to select) 2. the cytoplasm is a thin ring around the nucleus (click to select) 3. contain cytoplasmic granules that stain bright red (click to select) 4. the most common type of white blood cells (click to select) 5. nuclei have up to five lobes (click to select) 6. enlarge and become macrophages which engulf foreign substances (click to select) 7. contain large cytoplasmic granules that stain dark blue or purple with basic dyes (click to select)

Explanation:

1. Basophils release histamine which promotes inflammation.
2. Lymphocytes have a thin ring of cytoplasm around the nucleus.
3. Eosinophils contain cytoplasmic granules that stain bright - red.
4. Neutrophils are the most common type of white blood cells.
5. Neutrophils have nuclei with up to five lobes.
6. Monocytes enlarge and become macrophages which engulf foreign substances.
7. Basophils contain large cytoplasmic granules that stain dark blue or purple with basic dyes.

Answer:

1. Basophils
2. Lymphocytes
3. Eosinophils
4. Neutrophils
5. Neutrophils
6. Monocytes
7. Basophils