BLOOD CELLS
MONOCYTES- 1
Top Figure
Observe a segmented neutrophil in the upper region of the figure.
In the lower part of the figure: a much larger cell than the red blood cells and than the neutrophil.
It has a marked indented nucleus and delicate chromatin. Its cytoplasm is weakly stained in light blue and does no granules can be seen. This is a monocyte.
Bottom Figure
A large cell with an indented nucleus and weakly stained cytoplasm without granules – monocyte.
The arrow points to a group of platelets.
Blood smear. Staining: Leishman. Large magnification.
Blood smear. Staining: Leishman. Large magnification.