Leukocytes

GPTKB entity

Statements (37)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Cell
white blood cell
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:WBC
gptkbp:abnormalLevelIndicates leukemia
infection
inflammation
immune disorder
gptkbp:composedOf gptkb:nucleus
gptkb:cytoplasm
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Gabriel_Andral
gptkb:William_Addison
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1843
gptkbp:foundIn blood
gptkbp:function immune response
defense against infection
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Leukocytes
gptkbp:lifespan hours to years
gptkbp:migrateTo tissues
gptkbp:producedBy bone marrow
lymphatic system
gptkbp:range 4000-11000 per microliter
gptkbp:role inflammation
cell-mediated immunity
phagocytosis
allergic reactions
antibody production
gptkbp:scientificName leukocytus
gptkbp:stainedBy gptkb:Wright's_stain
gptkbp:subclassOf immune response
blood cell
gptkbp:type gptkb:basophils
gptkb:eosinophils
monocytes
lymphocytes
neutrophils
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:White_Blood_Cells
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6