Blood Flashcards
What are erythrocytes?
Red blood cells
What is the function of erythrocytes?
Transport respiratory gases in the blood
Where are red blood cells made?
Red bone marrow
What are leukocytes?
White blood cells
How many types of leukocytes are there?
2
Granulocytes and agranulocytosis
What is peroxidases?
Break down of hydrogen peroxide
What are platelets?
Blood cells which help the body to form clots to stop bleeding
What is coagulation?
Action of liquid changing to a solid or semi-solid state
What is anaemia?
Iron deficiency
What is polycythemia?
Increased count of erythrocytes
What is leukopenia?
Increased count of leukocytes
What is thrombocytopenia?
Increased count of platelets
What are T-lymphocytes
A lymphocyte which need CD molecules to bond to the T-cell receptors (antigens)
What are B lymphocytes?
Lymphocytes which can bond straight to the B-cell receptors (antigen)
What are the 3 Granulocytes?
Neutrophils, eosinophils and basophils
