Blood And Hematopoiesis Flashcards
Protein involved in binding, transporting, releasing oxygen and CO2
Hemoglobin
Each hemoglobin protein binds ___ O2 molecules
4
4 iron-containing heme groups per hemoglobin
Leukocytes are sub classified into two general groups based on _______ and ______.
Specific granules
Shape of their nuclei
Leukocytes that contain specific granules and have multilobed nuclei
Polymorphonuclear Granulocytes
Leukocytes that do NOT contain specific granules and have rounded nuclei
Mononuclear Agranulocytes
Most numerous leukocyte type?
Neutrophils
First responder to infection (acute inflammatory response); phagocytose bacteria, accumulate as pus
Contain lysozyme and peroxides
Neutrophils
Parasite defense, allergies (release histaminase), chronic inflammation
Eosinophils
Least abundant leukocyte type?
Basophil
Regulate immune response to parasites, release vasoactive agents (histamine) for allergies
Basophils
Lymphocyte types
T Lymphocyte- mature in Thymus; cell-mediated immunity (adaptive)
B Lymphocytes- produce antiBodies; humoral immunity (adaptive)
Natural Killer (NK) cells- kill infected/malignant cells (innate)
Leukocytes that differentiate into macrophages (phagocytic thru antigen presentation)
Monocytes
Polymorphonuclear Granulocyte Types:
Neutrophils
Eosinophils
Basophils
Mononuclear Agranulocyte Types:
- Lymphocytes
- Monocytes
Leukocyte prevalence order:
Neutrophil Lymphocyte Monocytes Eosinophil Basophil
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Cells that form blood clots and repair tears in blood vessel walls
Thrombocytes (Platelets)