final Flashcards
granulocytes:
nuetrohils, eosinophils, basophils
which luekocytes will destroy a worm
eosinophils
(EW a worm, Eosinophil goes after parasitic worms)
whcih cell becomes a macrophage
monocytes
the b cells, t cells, and NK cells belong to what group?
lymphocytes (a type of leukocyte)
describe platelet plug forming
- platelets stick to damaged area and activate
- change shape and release ADP and thromboxane
- aggregation
intrinsic vs extrinsic path of blood clotting
- intrinsic is slower, activators within in contact with blood
- extrinsic: faster, TF moves INTO blood
what marks the beginning of the common pathway (clotting)
formation of prothrombinase
clot retraction
consolidation or tightening of clot, pulls edges of damaged vessels together
t or f: vitamin K directly involved in clotting
false, it helps make 4 clotting factors
thrombus vs embolus
thrombus = clot in unbroken vessel
embolus = free moving clot that used to be a thrombus
hematocrit
% of blood that is erythryocytes
3 functions of blood
transport, regulation, protection
cellular elements of blood
erythrocytes, leukocytes, platelets
What hormone is released by the kidneys in response to hypoxia, and what is its role?
kidneys with release GFs to stimulate production of erythrocytes
How long do erythrocytes live, and what happens to them after they age?
120 days, phagocytosized but heme is recycled
general function of leukocytes in immune system
combat invading pathogens and abnormal cells
How do platelets help stop blood loss from damaged blood vessels?
Form platelet plugs and release chemicals to promote clotting