chapter 5: blood cells Flashcards
1
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3 types of cells in blood
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erythrocytes, leukocytes, thrombocytes
2
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erythrocytes
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aka red blood cells
- transport oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout the body
- aided by hemoglobin
3
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leukocytes
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aka white blood cells
- 2 types
4
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granulocytes/polymorphonuclear cells
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leukocyte with many forms of its nucleus and granules in its cytoplasm
- basophils
- eosinophils
- neutrophils
5
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basophils
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contain histamine and heparin
- inflammatory response
6
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eosinophils
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- make chemicals to attack parasites
- inflammation in allergic reaction
7
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neutrophils
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destroy harmful pathogens
-phagocytes: engulf pathogens
8
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agranulocytes/mononuclear cells
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leukocyte with one form of its nucleus and no granulocytes in its cytoplasm
- lymphocytes
- monocytes
9
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lymphocytes
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detect and destroy foreign cells
10
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monocytes
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take in and dispose of dead/dying cells + tissues
11
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thrombocytes
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aid in clotting
