Blood Cell Components Flashcards
The production of blood cellular components from hematopoietic stem cells (HSC).
hematopoiesis
The body’s process of producing Platelets (thrombocytes) production
Thrombopoiesis
The body’s process of producing White Blood Cell (leukocytes)
Leukopoiesis
What are the three types of Hematopoiesis
Erythropoiesis
Leukopoiesis
Thrombopoiesis
The body’s process of producing Red Blood Cells (erythrocytes)
Erythropoiesis
It is the major site of hematopoiesis.
bone marrow
A multipotent precursor cell found in the bone marrow, also called hemocytoblast. These stem cells have the ability to differentiate into
various blood cell types.
Blood Stem Cells
These precursor cells undergo a series of maturation stages, becoming a more specialized as they develop into mature white
blood cells.
Leukopoiesis
Red blood cells are also called _______. It functions in the transport of respiratory
gases (O2 and CO2). It contains hemoglobin.
Erythrocytes
_____ is the protein contained in red blood cells that is responsible for delivery of oxygen to the tissues. Each of these molecules can bind 4 O2 molecules.
hemoglobin
A hormone produced in kidney and acts at bone. It controls erythropoiesis (production of RBCs)
Erythropoietin
White blood cells are also called ______. It has two types which are _____ and ____.
Leukocytes
Granulocytes
Agranulocytes
These are acquired through diet and are necessary for maturation/development.
Iron, B Vitamins (B₁₂), and Amino Acids
________ are a type of white
blood cell with visible granules in
their cytoplasm.
Granulocytes
__________ are white blood
cells without visible granules.
Agranulocytes
The three primary types of
granulocytes are ______
_____ and ______.
Neutrophils
Basophils
Eosinophils
The two main types of
agranulocytes are _______
and _______.
lymphocytes
monocytes
A granular type of leukocytes. They’re part of your body’s defense system and specialized in combating parasitic infections, such as worms and protozoa.
Eosinophils
A granular type of leukocytes. Key players in the inflammatory response. Induce vasodilation, increase blood flow and causing classic inflammation symptom
basophils
A granular type of leukocytes. First responders against bacterial infections. They capture and destroy the invading bacteria or microorganisms by setting traps and ingesting them.
neutrophils
This structure has a function for immune system components, adaptive Immunity, and antigen recognition.
lymphocytes
This structure is involved in phagocytosis process, antigen presentation, cytokine production and differentiation into Macrophages
monocytes
Also known as thrombocytes, its main functions is to prevent and stop bleeding and also include temporary hemostasis, Blood coagulation, Clot retraction and Vascular growth.
platelets
A process of platelet plug formation is also known as ______.
hemostasis
A process by which platelets release a factor called platelet derived growth
factor(PDGF).
vascular growth
A process by which within a few minutes after a clot is formed, it begins to contract and usually squeeze out most of the fluid called serum.
clot retraction
A process by which the platelets and proteins in your plasma work together to stop the bleeding by forming a clot over the injury.
blood coagulation
