Hematology Flashcards
How does blood become acidic?
Blood becomes acidic due to the presence of dissolved Co2, which forms carbonic acid.
What is the normal pH of blood?
7.35-7.45
What organs maintain pH?
Lungs and kidneys
Where is red bone marrow concentrated?
Skull, ribs, sternum, vertebral column, pelvis, and femurs
What cells make blood?
Multipotent hematopoietic stem cells, then common myeloid progenitor (CMP) cells (Bone marrow cells)
What is another term for red blood cells?
Erythrocytes
What part of red blood cells binds to oxygen?
Hemoglobin
What element is instrumental to the function of hemoglobin?
Iron
Describe how blood clots.
A damaged blood vessel releases proteins that attract platelets to it. Then, thrombin converts fibrinogen into fibrin, forming the blood clot. Then, when the wound if healed, fibrinolysis dissolves the clot.
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Describe neutrophils.
Neutrophils are the primary granulocyte. They are the highest percentage during the immune response. They are destroyed during the immune response. This death can result in pus
What leukocytes are rarely seen in normal blood, are similar to mast cells, and granules contain anti-clotting compunds.
Basophils
Describe eosinophils.
Eosinophils are phagocytic in nature. It regulates allergic and tissue responses.
What type of leukocytes are the largest in size, phagocytic, attracted by chemotactic factors, and are macrophages (regulate inflammation, and are immune pathways)
Monocytes
Describe lymphocytes.
Lymphocytes are second to neutrphils in abundance (except in ruminants), and they function in specific immune responses and regulation. There are 3 types, B, T, and NK
