List blood formed elements and describe their functions.
o :# -red blood cells: transport oxygen and carbon dioxide
o -platelets:essential for blood clotting
o -white blood cells (leukocytes): include a diverse group of cells involved in
immunity
o --Granulocytes:presence of granules in th...
-all of the blood formed elements of the immunse system originate in the bone marrow
What does de-granulation refer to? Which cells are involved? Example of granules
produces by these cells?
o :# -degranulation: the process by which granular cells lose their granules
-for example: when these cells encounter an allergen, they might release their granules,
which contain concentrated chemicals, the most most common of which is histamine.
This produces an allergy response, and it is why you have to take antihistamines to fight
against allergies
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