Last Modified:  September, 2003  (J. Crimando).

Hematology "Quickie Review" -
Normal Blood Cells:




Basophil image Eosinophil image
Erythrocyte
transports oxygen
Basophil
0.5-1% WBCs;
inflammatory &
allergic rxns
Eosinophil
2-4% WBCs;
anti-helminth and
phagocytic actions
 
 
Lymphocyte image Neutrophil image
Lymphocyte
20-25% WBCs;
    specific immune rxns,    
B & T cells
Monocyte
3-8% WBCs;
becomes macrophage -
phagocytic activity
Neutrophil
60-70% WBCs;
major phagocyte
    antibacterial defenses