hematology / immunology AP Flashcards
what are the 3 main functions of blood
transportation, regulation, defense
what is contained in the liquid portion of blood
plasma
what makes up the cellular portion of blood
erythrocytes, leukocytes, thrombocytes
what is the main function of erythrocytes
carry oxygen
what is the main function of thrombocytes
prevent leaks from damaged blood vessels
what are the 2 types of leukocytes
granular and agranular
what is responsible for the production of all blood cells
hematopoiesis
fetal production of blood cells occur primarily in what two organs
liver and spleen
where does blood cell production occur in neonates
red bone marrow
in older animals, where is most of the red bone marrow found
at the ends of long bones and flat bones
which of the leukocytes will you see the most of in the dog, cat, horse
neutrophil
what is the function of neutrophils
phagocytosis
in a neutrophilic action, the cytoplasmic granules secrete ____ into the vacuole of the microorganism
lysosomes
what are 2 reasons for eosinophilia
inflammatory response, parasites
what are the 3 types of lymphocytes
t cells, b cells, natural killer cells
what are the 4 functions of the lymphatic system
removal of excess tissue fluid, waste material transport, filtration of the lymph and protein transport
what does the lymph consist of
blood cells, nutrients, hormones
lymph from the digestive system is called
chyle
if there is an inadequate lymph drainage to an area, the interstitial fluid can build up causing
edema
what is the largest lymphoid organ in the body
spleen
the ___ is the most prominent lymphoid organ in young animals. it produces ___
thymus - t cells
___ prevent the spread of infection into the respiratory and digestive systems
tonsils
give an example of a first line defense external innate immunity
normal flora / skin
give an example of a first line defense of internal non specific immunity response
inflammation / lysozyme
