hematological values Flashcards by Jane D.

Q

hematocrit

A

measures the volume packed formed elements in a volume of blood

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average male hematocrit

A

42-51%

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average female hematocrit

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36-46%

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hemoglobin

A

protein in RBCs that transports oxygen

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normal male hemoglobin

A

13.5-17.5 g/dL (grams / deciLiter)

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normal female hemoglobin

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12-16 g/dL

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male erythrocyte count

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4-5.9 million/mm3

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female erythrocyte count

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3.8-5.2 million/mm3

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normal platelet count

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150,000 - 400,000/mm3

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normal leucocyte count

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5000-11,000/mm3

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Q

abundance of WBCs

A

NLMEB

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Q

what does the thymus secrete

A

T-cells that help the immune system

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what does the thyroid gland secrete

A

T3 and T4

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what does parathyroid gland secrete

A

parathyroid hormone: regulates calcium levels

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what does the pituitary gland secrete

A

anterior: FLATPEG
posterior: ADH and oxytocin

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what does the adrenal gland produce

A

cortex: glucocorticoids such as cortisol

medulla: epinephrine and norepinephrine

Q

what does the pancreas secrete

A

insulin, glucagon

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cells of the thyroid gland

A

parafollicular cells and follicular cells

Q

what do PARAfollicular cells secrete

A

calcitonin

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what do FOLLICULAR cells release

A

T3 and T4

Q

how many chromosomes are in spermatagonia

A

46 chromosomes since its the starting cell

Q

how many chromosomes in a primary spermatocyte

A

diploid w/ 46 chromosomes

Q

how many chromosomes in secondary oocyte

A

haploid w/ 23 chromosomes

Q

how many chromosomes are in a mature spermatid

A

23