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Why do scientists use the white blood cell when extracting DNA in gentic screening?
White blood cells (unlike red blood cells) have nuclei containing genetic material. Since DNA is present within the white blood cells and since blood is easy to obtain from the body, scientists use white blood cells to extract DNA
What are three substances normally found in blood but not in urine?
Red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets are typically present in blood but not normally found in urine.
How differentiate between male and female blood film?
The most visible difference is that in the female white blood cells, there is a structure known as the drumstick which protrudes from the white blood cell's multi-lobed nuclei. This feature is not present in the male white blood cells
What part of the blood fight germs?
The white blood cells
What is a major difference between white blood cells and white blood cells?
Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, but white blood cells do not
What cells are in the bloodstream?
The cells in the bloodstream include red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Red blood cells carry oxygen to tissues, white blood cells help fight infections, and platelets aid in blood clotting.
What blood cells fight pathogens?
White blood cells fight infection while the red blood cells carry blood to your heart.
What does white blood cell count and differential mean?
A white blood cell (WBC) count determines the concentration of white blood cells in the patient's blood. A differential determines the percentage of each of the five types of mature white blood cells.
Are b cells a group of proteins always present in the body to help white blood cells ingest microorganisms?
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What is the absolute number of white blood cells in the differential?
The absolute number of white blood cells in a differential count refers to the actual count of each type of white blood cell present in a microliter of blood. This count helps determine if there are any abnormalities in the distribution of white blood cells.
What leukocytes usually accounts for less than 1 of white blood cells present?
basophils
What 2 things do red cells lack compared to white cells?
Red blood cells lack a nucleus and organelles, such as mitochondria, which are present in white blood cells. This allows red blood cells to have more space to carry oxygen and carbon dioxide through the bloodstream efficiently.
