Hematopoiesis 1 and 2- Blood Flashcards
Define Hematopoiesis
The process of blood cell development
Hematopoietic Tissues (fetus, baby, adult)
Fetus—> Liver (primary), thymus, lymph nodes, and spleen. Baby –> entire marrow Adults –>Red Bone Marrow (of the humerus, femur, pelvis, skull, vertebrae and ribs)
What are the different formed elements?
RBCs, leukocytes, platelets
Blood volume is made up of:
RBCs: 41-53% in males 36-46% in females Leukocytes: <1% Plasma: 49-64%
Describe the characteristics of plasma
Plasma: 90% water 7% protein 0.9% inorganic ions the rest is nutrients, hormones, blood gases, etc.
Name major plasma proteins
albumin, globulins, fibrinogen and prothrombin
Define the term serum
The fluid portion of the blood obtained after the removal fibrin clot and blood cells.
What is the difference between plasma and serum?
serum does not contain clotting factors or platelets
Erythrocytes
Are mature RBCs
Macrocyte
Are large erythrocytes, larger than 9 mcm. Seen in cases of low folic acid.
Microcyte
A small, less than 6mcm, nonnucleated RBC. Seen in cases of low iron.
Reticulocyte
A young RBC; Usually about 1-2% of your RBCs; stain blue due to residual ribosomal RNA.
What is the concentration of RBC difference in males vs. females
males = 4.5-5.9x10^6 cells per microliter females = 4-5.2 x10^6 cells per microliter
What is the life span of a RBC?
120 days
What is the function of a RBC?
transport O2 through your body and to help remove CO2 from your body.
What are the two major types of leukocytes?
Granulocytes (polymorphonuclear) & Agranulocytes (mononuclear)
What are the different types of granulocytes?
Neutrophils, Esinophils, Basophils
Types of Agranulocytes?
Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Thombocytes (platelets)
what is the most abundant leukocute?
neutrophil
Characteristics of neutrophil
2x as big as RBC nuclei: 2-5 (usually 3 linked by chromatin) life span: SHORT (6-7 hrs in blood. 1-4 days in connective tissue)
Why can neutrophils survive in poorly oxygenated tissue?
Few mitochondria active glycolysis allows cell survival
Which leukocyte is the first leukocytes to extravasate in response to infection or injury
neutrophil
Leukocyte associated with allergic reactions and parasitic infections?
Eosinophils
Characteristics of eosinophil
same size as neutrophils nuclei: bilobed/trilobed; life span: 8-12 hours in blood, 8-12 days in tissue



