Haemopoiesis Flashcards
1
Q
What is Haemopoiesis?
A
formation of blood components
2
Q
What is Erythropoiesis?
A
formation of red blood cells
3
Q
What is Myelopoiesis?
A
formation of white blood cells
4
Q
What is Granulopoiesis?
A
formation of granulocytes
5
Q
What is Lymphopoiesis?
A
formation of lymphocytes
6
Q
What is Megakaryocytopoiesis
A
formation of platelets
7
Q
What are the peripheral blood components?
A
- Fluid component: Plasma and its components
2. Cellular component: RBC, WBC, Platelets
8
Q
How are the formed elements of cells described
5S?
A
- shape
- size
- staining
- numbers
- inclusions
