Neutrophils, Eosinophils, and Basophils Are Called _____ Because They Have

question 13

Short Answer

Neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils are called _____ because they have prominent cytoplic granules that, in a stained blood smear, appear with identifying, characteristic colors.

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Definitions:

Conceive

The process of becoming pregnant, involving fertilization and the implantation of an embryo in the uterine wall.

Endothelial Dysfunction

A pathological state of the inner lining of blood vessels (endothelium), leading to cardiovascular risk and other diseases.

Vasospasm

A condition characterized by the sudden constriction of blood vessels, reducing blood flow, often associated with conditions such as Raynaud's phenomenon or after a subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Hemolysis

The breaking down of red blood cells, leading to the release of hemoglobin into the surrounding fluid.