HOST-PARASITE
ASSIGNMENTS

1. Laboratory #1

Title Page: Title (Be creative), name, and date

Introduction: Discuss the typical cellular components of peripheral blood and why it would be important to determine the number of red and white blood cells present.

Materials and Methods: What were the materials and methods used to stain the white blood cells.

Results: What was the average number of each type of white blood cell found on your slides?

Discussion: Did your cell counts fall into acceptable limits for a normal individual?
Give examples of pathological conditions where white blood cells may be elevated or reduced.

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