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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart2h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

17. The Blood

Leukocytes

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Match the following leukocytes with the correct definition.

Basophil
B lymphocyte
Neutrophil
Monocyte
T lymphocyte
Eosinophil

a. Destroys bacteria; directly phagocytoses bacteria
b. Responds to parasitic worm infection and mediates the allergic response
c. Activates all parts of the immune response; directly kills cancer or virally infected cells
d. Secretes inflammatory mediators
e. Agranulocyte that matures into macrophage
f. Agranulocyte that secretes antibodies

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Leukocytes are:

a. nucleated cells that function in blood clotting.

b. nucleated cells that function in immunity.

c. anucleate cells that function in blood clotting.

d. anucleate cells that function in immunity.

Fill in the blanks: Lymphocytes are derived from the_____cell line, whereas the other leukocytes are derived from the_____cell line.

A blood sample from your patient shows that she has decreased numbers of neutrophils. Predict the effects of this condition. How would it differ if numbers of T lymphocytes were decreased instead?

Lymphocytes continuously circulate through the body using blood and lymph as their transport vehicles. What is the importance of this recirculation behavior?

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What differentiates granulocytes from agranulocytes?

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