When looking at a granulocyte under a microscope, the anatomy ...

[fahad]

When looking at a granulocyte under a microscope, the anatomy student would describe it as a cell
 
  A)
  lacking granules.
  B)
  having a kidney-shaped nucleus.
  C)
  having no nuclei.
  D)
  shaped like a sphere with multilobar nuclei.

Question 2

Amniocentesis has suggested that a couple's first child will be born with sickle cell disease. The parents are unfamiliar with the health problem, and their caregiver is explaining the complexities.
 
  Which of the following statements by the parents would suggest a need for further teaching or clarification?
  A)
  Our baby's red cells are prone to early destruction because of his or her weak membranes.
  B)
  Not all of his or her red cells will be sickled, but low oxygen levels can cause them to become so.
  C)
  Sickled cells can block his or her blood vessels, especially in the abdomen, chest, and bones.
  D)
  Our son or daughter likely won't show the effects of sickling until he or she is school-aged because of the different hemoglobin in babies.

[adammoses97]

Answer to Question 1

Ans:
D

Feedback:

Granulocytes are spherical and have distinctive multilobar nuclei. They are all phagocytic cells that are identifiable because of their cytoplasmic granules. Answers A, B, and C are incorrect. Agranulocytes lack granular cytoplasm. Monocytes have a large amount of cytoplasm and a nucleus in the shape of a kidney. Erythrocytes lack a cell nucleus.

Answer to Question 2

Ans:
D

Feedback:

Fetal hemoglobin in the infant is replaced by 8 or 10 weeks of age, and manifestations of sickle cell disease can begin at this time. Answer choices A, B, and C all convey the aspects of sickle cell disease.

[fahad]

Excellent

[kjohnson]

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