Question 151

Neutrophils reside in the peripheral circulation for only 7-8 hours ( approx. 7.5 hours) before entering the tissues and body cavities. This process is called diapedesis.
Hematology
How long are healthy neutrophils expected to reside in the peripheral blood of an adult?
  • Question 152

    A key laboratory characteristic by which Mycobacterium bovis can be separated from Mycobacterium tuberculosis is:
  • Question 153

    Only non-self antigens can be immunogenic. Self antigens are normally recognized by the immune system as part of the host, so an immune response does not normally occur. Non-self antigens are immunogenic since they have the potential to cause an immune response.
    For a substance to be immunogenic it must be:
  • Question 154

    The cells indicated by the arrows in the image are spherocytes. Spherocytes have a decreased surface to volume ratio and are therefore smaller with an increased MCHC. Spherocytes have lost their bi-concave shape and are spherical in shape, hence the name.
    What are the cells that are indicated by the arrows in this peripheral blood smear image?
  • Question 155

    A patient with influenza would be placed in: