Study With Me : Introduction to Blood Transfusion 30

Questions and Answers

What is the primary role of white cells (leucocytes)?

The answer: White cells are responsible for host defense and protecting the body from infection.

What is the process by which white cells remove foreign matter such as bacteria?

The answer: The process is called phagocytosis, where white cells can surround, ingest, or 'swallow' foreign matter.

How are leucocytes classified?

The answer: Leucocytes are classified into three major groups: Monocytes, Lymphocytes, and Granulocytes.

What is the function of Monocytes?

The answer: Monocytes are scavenger cells capable of ingesting bacteria and clearing foreign particles at the site of infection.

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