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1.
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Percentage
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0.3-2%
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2-4%
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2.
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Staining property
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Can be stained by basic dyes only such as methylene blue
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Can be stained by acidic dyes only such as eosin
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3.
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Shape of nucleus
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“S” shaped nucleus
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Bi lobed or spectacle shaped
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4.
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Size
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8-10µ
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10-15µ
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5.
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Life span
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10-14 hrs
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8-12hrs
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6.
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Function
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It produce histamine and heparin
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They increase in allergic conditions
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7.
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Special features
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It is the smallest W.B.C. Granules are large. It transform into mast cells in connective tissues.
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Their number is controlled by hormones produced by adrenal cortex. They have fine granules.
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