Question

Name the WBCs involved in eosinophilia.

Answer 1

Eosinophils

1. They are type of WBCs which have acidophilic granules in their cytoplasm and are thus classified under granulocytes.
2. They form about 2-3% of total WBCs.
3. The granules present in eosinophils can be stained by acidic dye Eosin and give orange-red colour.
4. Nucleus in these cells is bilobed.
5. They secrete antitoxins and are also associated with allergic reactions.
6. They engulf toxic materials formed in antigen-antibody reaction.
7. Eosinophilia is a higher than normal level of eosinophils.
8. This condition is mainly caused by a parasitic infection.
9. Hence WBCs involved in eosinophilia are eosinophils.