FINAL Hematology whole blood components

Question 0

Formed elements are:

Answer 0

Erythrocytes. (RBC)
Leukocytes. (WBC)
Platelets (clotting)

Question 1

Whole blood is made up of

Answer 1

45% formed elements

55% plasma

Question 2

Types of leukocytes:

Answer 2

Granulocytes. (Granules in cytoplasm)

Agranulocytosis. (No granules)

Question 3

3 types of granulocytes

Answer 3

Neutrophils - ingest and engulf and are also the most prevalent WBC

Eosinophils - detoxify foreign protein & defend against allergies

Basophils - allergic response, releases histamines & heparin

Question 4

2 types of Agranulocytes

Answer 4

Monocytes - largest WBC, plays a role in immunity

Lymphocytes - main focus is viral and leukemias

Question 5

2 types of lymphocytes

Answer 5

T-cells - immune response & hypersensitivity

B-cells - produce specific antibodies to antigens

Question 6

3 parts of plasma are:

Answer 6

90% water

9% Protein

1% gases, hormones, enzymes, wastes

Question 7

4 types of protein

Answer 7

Albumin - blood consistency

Globulin Antibodies

Amino Acids - controls protein breakdown & tissue repair

Fibrinogen - clotting