Description

Overview:

Basophils are derived from the same stem cell line as mast cells and while they are similar to mast cells, they are not identical (they are thought by some to be immature mast cells). They are the least common of all the leukocytes, are a similar size to neutrophils and eosinophils and are characterised by the large number of basophilic staining granules in their cytoplasm. They are present in the circulation but rarely found in tissue.

Subject:

Life Science

Level:

Graduate / Professional, Career / Technical

Material Type:

Diagram/Illustration, Reading

Provider:

WikiVet

Provider Set:

Blood

Date Added:

02/11/2015