Question

why are leucocytes classified as granulocytest and agranulocytes name each cell and mention its function​

Answer 1

Answer:

leukocytes are classified as granulocytes and agranulocytosis depending on the presence or absence of granules.

Granulocytes

eg:Eosinophil

Basophil

Agranulocytosis

eg: lymphocytes

Answer 2

Answer:

Granulocytes:-

They contain granules in their cytoplasm.Hence they are called as granulocytes.

The granulocytes are of three types

1. Neutrophils
2. Eosinophils
3. Basophils

i) Neutrophils and it's function:-

These corpuscles from 60% - 65% of the total leucocytes. Their number in increased during infection and inflammation.

ii)Eosinophils and it's function:-

Their number increases during conditions of allergy and parasitic infections. It brings about detoxification of toxins.

iii)Basophils and it's function:-

They form 0.5 - 1.0% of the total leucocytes .They release chemicals during the process of inflammation.

Agranulocytes:-

Granules are not found in the cytoplasm of these cells.

They are two types

1. Lymphocytes
2. Monocytes

i) Lymphocytes:-

They form 20 - 25% of the total leucocytes. They produce antibodies during bacterial and viral infections

ii) Monocytes:-

These cells from 5 - 6% of the total leucocytes. They are phagocytic and can engulf bacteria.