Blood, Lymph, and Lymph Nodes Flashcards
What is the general term for white blood cell formation?
Leukopoiesis
red blood cells
erythrocytes
types of leukocytes
neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, lymphocytes, monocytes
production of blood cells
hematopoiesis
where does hematopoiesis primarily occur
bone marrow
all blood cells are derived from what
pluripotent stem cells
another term for platelets
thrombocytes
formation of thrombocytes
thrombopoiesis
what aids in platelet production and essential for clotting blood
megakaryocytes
red blood cells
lacks nucleus, mitochondria, and ribosomes, and they utilize plasma glucose for energy
main functions of blood
transport O2, transport CO2 to lungs, maintain cell shape
process of cell aging
senescence
destruction of RBCs outside of cardiovascular system
extravascular
destruction of RBCs inside cardiovascular system
intravascular
what does CBC stand for?
complete blood count; evaluates plasma proteins, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets
higher than normal platelet count
thrombocytosis
lower than normal platelet count
thrombocytopenia
normal number of platelets
thrombocytopathy
platelet appearance
non-nucleated, round/oval in shape
platelet function
most important for hemostasis, specific roles in clotting
granular leukocytes
neutrophil, eosinophil, basophil
agranular leukocytes
lymphocyte and monocyte
neutrophil function and appearance
fights infections; small granules, 3 lobs (cherry shapes)
eosinophil function and appearance
protect body from parasites, allergens, and foreign bodies; larger granules and 2 lobs
basophil function and appearance
defends body against allergens, infections, and blood clots; largest granules one bean shaped lob
monocyte function and appearance
fights germs and infected cells; agranular with cheeto shapes lob
lymphocyte function and appearance
fights infection and disease; agranular with rounder shaped lob
way of removing pathogens from blood, fluids, tissues
phagocytosis
