INTRO TO HEMATOLOGY Flashcards
Explain what Hematology is.
It is the study of different blood cells that is present in the body.
To record the phenotypes, genotypes and appearance of different blood cells. What are we going to use?
Staining
Counting
Analyzing
Since we are able to record the phenotypes, genotypes and appearance of the different blood cells through staining, counting and analyzing. Therefore, we can accurately __________, ____________, and __________ any disease related to these cells.
Predict, Detect, and Diagnose
What test is routinely ordered by all physicians before testing is conducted?
Complete Blood Count
What type of fluid is blood?
Nutritive fluid
What are the 4 main functions of blood?
- Transport
- Buffer system
- Regulation (Maintenance of constant body temperature)
- Defense
What does the blood transports?
A. Gases
B. Enzymes
C. Waste products
D. Hormones
What function of blood describes this: “Blood assists in the PRESERVATION of almost neutral reaction in the tissues”.
Buffer system
The blood is the buffer system of the body. Therefore, what does it maintain?
Normal water balance
Fluid distribution
What is normal pH value of the blood?
5.8
One of the function of blood is regulation. Therefore, circulating blood _______________ variation in ________________.
Minimizes; Local temperaure
The blood contains the cellular structures in the blood that help destroy foreign bodies. What are these?
Proteolytic enzymes
Antibodies
What does “phago” or “phage” mean?
To eat
What WBC is in charge of engulfing foreign bodies?
Macrophage
This is referred to as the biggest cell.
Macrophage
What is the linear development of Macrophage?
Monocytes
These WBC are also called ___________because these WBC have a hand in presenting the foreign substance to the T-cells and B-cells.
Antigens presenting cell
What WBC will first respond to the site of infection?
Neutrophils
This WBC will first respond to the site of infection since they are the most abundant in the Blood. However they stay there the shortest time. What is this WBC?
Neutrophils
For how long does the Neutrophils stay at the site of infection?
6 - 10 hours