Blood Flashcards
Formed Elements
includes all the cells (Erythrocytes -RBC, leukocytes-WBC, platelets) 45% of whole blood is formed elements.
Plasma
The liquid portion of the blood. Plasma is 55% of whole blood
Serum
Plasma with the clotting agent removed.
contents of plasma
straw colored, sticky fluid that is mostly water. solutes include, nutrients, gases, hormones, wastes and proteins and electrolytes
protein in plasma
albumins, globulins and fibrinogen
Erythrocytes
Red Blood Cells
function of erythrocytes RBC
Transportation of respiratory gases, specifically oxygen.
why are erythrocytes red
hemoglobin has iron in it which is red. Each hemoglobin molecule contains 4 polypeptide chains and each chain contains one heme group. Each heme group carries O2, not CO2, and contains an atom of irons, which gives hemoglobin and hence blood its red color
reticulocytes
immature red blood cells that are released into the blood and need to circulate for two days until they are mature RBC
RBC are anucleated and hence will only live for
120 days
shape of the RBC and why
Biconcave disc to increase the surface area for more area for gas exchange. Also to fold to fit in capillaries.
Erythropoiesis
making red blood cells
All blood cells come from
The original stem cell - hemocytoblast which is located in the red bone marrow.
What are the kidneys role in low blood flow and low O2 levels?
Kidneys will secrete Erythropoietin, EPO, which works thru negative feedback mechanisms to increase erythropoiesis and RBC levels
Erythropoietin (EPO)
hormone that travel through the blood stimulates hemocytoblasts, to create red blood cells, in the red bone marrow of the long bones.
Dietary requirements for DNA synthesis
B-12 and folic acid and iron. a lack of them can cause anemia.
Where do red blood cells go to die
The spleen if there’s no spleen other lymphatic tissue will take up the slack.
what gets recycled in Red Blood Cells
hemoglobin is converted into bilibrubin.
bilirubin
A yellow pigment in the blood. picked up and secreted by the liver. most leave in the feces. it’s why when there is a liver problem people are yellow or jaundice
Leukocutes
White blood cells
What are the two types of white blood cells
Granulocytes and Agranulocytes
types of Granulocytes
Philled with granules -. Neutrophils, Eosinophils, Basophils
Types Agranulocytes
No granules in cyte: Agranulocytes, Lymphocytes, Monocytes
Neutrophils
Also called PMNs (polymorphonuclear) - beacause looks like it has more than one nucleus.
First cell that gets activated when you have a bacterial infection. They eat the bacterial cell, kill and then die. They get one phagocytic event.
Eosinophils
Stay red. Bilobed nucleus. elevated during parasitic infection. Also elevated during asthma and certain allergies
Basophils
So many granules you can’t see the nucleus. release histamine and heparin, elevated during inflammation
Lymphocytes
smallest white blood cell. some secrete antibodies, play a role in immunity
Monocytes
largest white blood cell. Have a kidney bean shaped nucleus. like the neutrophil they phagocytize bacteria, but are seen elevated during chronic bacterial infection.
Never Let Monkeys Eat Bananas
Most common to least common white blood cells. Neutrophils, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Eosinophils, Basophils.