Lab 1 Flashcards
Neutrophils
nonspecifc targeting
neutral granules
active phagocytes
multiple nucleus’
eosinophil
numbers increase during infection and allergies
basophil
least abundant
histamine
lymphocyte
specific targeting
immunologic responses
monocyte
phagocytes
kidney shaped nucleus
infectious mononucleosis
characterized by swollen lymph nodes, sore throat, fever, splenomegaly, and the appearance of atypical lymphocytes in the blood.
leukemia
uncontrolled increase in abnormal white blood cells
typically incomplete white blood cells occupy spaces and take room away from RBCs.
Order of blood vessel from outermost to innermost
Tunica externa > tunica media > tunica intima
What happens when there is so much plaque in the blood vessel?
It compresses the tunica media which reduces the size of the lumen.
What is the disease called when the artery walls get thicker and stiffer due to plaque build up?
atherosclerosis
increase in granulocytes or thrombocytes
myeloid leukemia
various stages of abnormal lymphocytes
lymphoid leukemia
clinical term for chest pain
angina pectoris
blood flow in coronary artery is decreased, cell death in myocardium
coronary artery disease