Exam 2 Notes Flashcards
Different hemoglobin structure
A2, F, A
What organ is responsible for removal of aged rbc?
Spleen
Largest organs for iron storage
Liver & spleen
Earliest identifying cell is call a
Myloblast
Granucytes that’s associated w allergies
Eosinphils
Lymphocytes can be produced at what locations?
Thymus gland, spleen, bone marrow
What happens to WBC nucleus as it matures?
Nucleus starts to become more condensed/clumping
Major proteins can transfer and carry iron?
Transperitin
With a iron overload you use a
Prussian blue stain
What’s not found in adults?
Gower 1 and Gower 2 (early embryogenesis )
Composition of hemoglobin
2 alpha chains, 2 beta chains
CBC is
Free counting of circulating cells through the blood
Cells that produce antibodies
Plasma cells
B cells
NormAl ranges for hemoglobin
Males 14-18 g/dl
Females 12-15 g/dl
Newborn 16.5-21.5 g/dl
Methemoglobin is a —type of hemoglobin
Hemoglobin in which iron is in the oxidized ferric Fe3+ state and unable to bind oxygen