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Immune System
Defense mechanisms, the lymphatic system, antibodies, and allergy are all topics addressed in this immunity worksheet. Although designed as a chapter review for a specific text, it can be used as a unit review for any class in which you...
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Wadsworth Center: Basophil
About as good as it gets for information on the basophil. Includes mention of the function, size, and number. Includes a micrograph of the cell.
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Aair: Eosinophils Mischief Makers in Asthma
A very good description of the role that eosinophils play in the human body, and how they complicate the asthma reaction in some people. Good graphics and contextual information on the blood.
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Wbc Count
An overview of a white blood cell test. How the test is performed, how to prepare for the test, risks involved, and the results of the tests are discussed.
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Uc Davis: Skin Prick Tests
An academic article titled "Inter- and intra-individual variability of skin reactivity to histamine at prick-testing."
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Fun Science Gallery: Let's Observe the Red Blood Cells
A brief overview of red blood cells accompanies a blood smear observation experiment. Includes drawings and photographs to aid in understanding.
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New York State Dept. Of Health: Cellular Hematology
Description of hematology and normal leukocyte counts.
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Okccc: Basophil
The Oaklahoma City Community College offers a simple labeled diagram of the basophil cell.