BLOOD CELLS
MONOCYTES- 1
Top Figure
Observe a segmented neutrophil in the upper region of the figure.
In the lower region: a much larger cell than the red blood cells and the neutrophil.
It has a strongly indented nucleus and delicate chromatin. Its cytoplasm is weakly stained in light blue and does not show granules.
This is a monocyte.
Bottom Figure
A large cell with an indented nucleus and weakly stained cytoplasm – monocyte.
The arrow points to a group of platelets.
Blood smear. Staining: Leishman. Large magnification.
Blood smear. Staining: Leishman. Large magnification.