identification

• basophil

  
• eosinophil

  
• neutrophil

  
• monocyte

  
• lymphocyte

  
• platelets

  
• neutrophil: most commn
• neutrophil: with 3-4 lobes
• neutrophil: phagocytize microorganisms
• basophil: least common
• basophil: large granules that stain blue or purple
• basophil: releases histamine and heparin
• eosinophil: granules that stain bright red
• eosinophil: with 2-lobed nucleus
• eosinophil: associated with allergies and parasitic infection
• lymphocyte: smalled wbc
• lymphocyte: important role in immune response
• monocyte: largest wbc
• monocyte: becomes a macrophage when it leaves the blood and enters the tissues
• monocytes: chronic infections
• lymphocytes: antibody reactions
• neutrophils: acute infections
• eosinophils: allergic reactions
• basophils: inflammatory condition