Hematology facts Flashcards
1
Q
RBC is formed..
A
in the red bone marrow of flat bones
2
Q
RBC survival?
A
4 months (120 days)
3
Q
Neutrophils characteristics
A
- Size: 9-15 um
- Surface marker: CD15+, CD16+
- Most numerous in adults
- Active phagocytic function
- Predominant in inflammatory reactions
- Produced in the bone marrow
4
Q
Monocytes characteristic
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- Size: 12-20 um
- Surface marker: CD14++, CD16-
- Active phagocytic function
- Increased in certain types of chronic infections
- Produced in the bone marrow
5
Q
Eosinophils characteristics
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- Size: 10-14 um
- Surface marker: CD15+, CD16-
- Increased in allergic reactions
- Increased in presence of animal-parasite infections
- Produced in the bone marrow
6
Q
Basophils characteristics
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- Size: 10-14 um
- Surface markers: CD13+, CD14+, CD68+
- Preventing blood clotting (heparin)
- Mediating allergic reaction (histamine)
- Produced in the bone marrow
7
Q
Lymphocytes are produced in..
A
Mainly in lymph nodes and spleen, but also in bone marrow
