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Semester 1-Body Logistics > Haemopoiesis > Flashcards

Haemopoiesis Flashcards

1
Q

Which process do platelets have a role in?

A

Clot formation

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2
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What are platelets?

A

Cell fragments

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3
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What is plasma made of?

A

Water
Proteins (albumin, clotting factors, immunoglobulins)
Minerals, salts, hormones

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4
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What does blood plasma do?

A

Transport nutrients, hormones and proteins to parts of the body that need it

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5
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True or false: Haemopoietic stem cells have the greatest ability for self renewal than any other cells

A

TRUE

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6
Q

Give examples of myeloid cells (3)

A

RBCs
Platelets
WBCs

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7
Q

True or false: thalassaemia is caused by lack of Hb or deformed Hb

A

TRUE

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8
Q

What allows RBCs to transport the maximum amount of O2 and CO2?

A

No nucleus (biconcave disc)

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9
Q

Name 5 WBCs

A 
Lymphocyte
Neutrophil
Eosinophil
Basophil
Monocyte/macrophage
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10
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Which three conditions can a high blood count result in?

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Polycythemia
Leukaemia
Thrombocythemia

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11
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Which three conditions can a low blood count result in?

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Anaemia
Leucopenia
Thrombocytopenia

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Semester 1-Body Logistics (20 decks)

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