H: blood Flashcards
1
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Erythrocytes
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- 99% of all blood cells
- No organelles
- Circular, biconcave
- Easily deform to fit in capillaries
- Lifespan - 120 days
- Haemoglobin carry oxygen
2
Q
Granulocytes (WBC)
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- Single nucleus
- 3 types: neutrophils (capable of phagocytosis), eosinophils, basophils (mast cells in tissues)
3
Q
Agranulocytes
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- No granules
- Non-lobed
- 2 types: lymphocytes, monocytes.
4
Q
Eosinophils
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- Bilobed nucleus
- Used in mucosal inflammation, allergic response, parasitic worms.
5
Q
Basophils
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Bilobed nucleus
Granules contain: histamine, heparin, serotonin
Use in allergic hypersensitivity reactions
6
Q
Lymphocyte
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Round nucleus
Small cytoplasm
7
Q
Monocyte
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Precursor of macrophage
Large indented nucleus.
8
Q
Platelet
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Anuclear
Many granules
9
Q
Reticulocyte
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No nucleus
Organelles present
10
Q
Identify
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basophil
11
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Identify
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Basophil
12
Q
identify
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eosinophil
13
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Identify
A
Eosinophil
14
Q
Identify
A
erythrocyte
15
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Identify
A
Erythrocyte
16
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Identify
A
Erythrocyte
17
Q
Identify
A
lymphocyte
18
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Identify
A
Lymphocyte
19
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Identify
A
Monocyte
20
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Identify
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monocyte
21
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Identify
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Neutrophil
22
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Identify
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Neutrophil
