Blood Chapter Part 2 Flashcards
What is the scientific term for white blood cells?
leukocytes
What are the two categories for white blood cells?
Granulocytes and agranulocytes
How many white blood cells are typically found on a cubic man?
5,000 to 10,000
Name the 5 white blood cells
- Eosinophil
- Neutrophil
- Basophil
- Monocytes
- Lymphocyte
What is the function of neurtophils
destroy small particles
What is the function of eosinophil
kills parasites
what is the function of basophil
releases anticoagulant heparin and histamine
what is the function of monocytes
destroy large particles
what is the function of lymphocytes
responsible for immunity
What color grains and stain is eosiniphil
acid stain, stains red
what color grains and stain is neutrophil
neutral stain, stains pink
what color grains and stain is basophil
stains blue, basic stain
Describe the nucleus of a monocyte
round and lobed
describe the nucleus of a lymphocyte
fills the cell
what is the largest white blood cell
monocyte
what is the smallest white blood cell
lymphocyte
Which WBC is the least abundant?
basophil
which WBC is the most abundant
neutrophil
What is the name of the serum given to a mother 72 hours after giving birth?
Rhogam
What is the name of the disease that develops in newborns when the Rh antibody is passed from the mother, if she’s not given the serum from 1st exposure of Rh+?
erythroblastosis fetalis
What is the Rh blood type of the mother who is given the serum shot
negative
What is the Rh named after
rhesus monkey
What does hemostasis literally mean
stoppage of blood
What is the universal recipient?
AB