Unit 1 - Fish Blood Constituents
Granulocyte - Origin

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Granulocytes are formed from embryonic cells called granuloblasts in the haemopoietic tissues of the kidney.

Definitions

KIDNEY: Organ of excretion and water regulation in vertebrates, consisting of numerous nephrons and their blood supply.   The kidney also functions in formation of blood cells in some animals including the bony fishes.