- White blood cells / Leucocytes, Leuco = white
- Role – defence mechanism/protection
Difference between WBC & RBC
Classification of WBCs
Morphology of WBCs
Neutrophils
- Also called Polymorphs
- Contain fine/small granules in cytoplasm
- Take both acidic & basic stain
- Granules appear violet with Leishman’s stain
- No. of lobes represents age of the cell
- Diameter – 10 to 12 ยต
- Shows amoeboid movement
