Name and give the staining characteristics and functions of the three leukocytes with specific granules,

What will be an ideal response?


a. Neutrophils have neutral-staining specific granules with typical blood stains. Functions include leaving blood vessels early in an inflammation to become phagocytes,
b. Eosinophils have pink-staining specific granules with typical blood stains. Functions include phagocytosis of antigen-antibody complexes,
c. Basophils have blue/purple-staining specific granules with typical blood stains. Functions include containing histamine and heparin.

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The Staphylococcus infection of the skin that causes pink, water-filled, raised lesions is known as ________

A) impetigo B) cold sores C) psoriasis D) contact dermatitis

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Fibrin, which is produced from the plasma protein ________, helps form blood clots.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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What type of tissue is found in the most superficial layer of skin?

A. Simple squamous epithelium B. Stratified squamous epithelium C. Dense irregular connective tissue D. Areolar connective tissue E. Dense regular connective tissue

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