Lab 1: Hemostasis Flashcards

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1
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F of an ERYTHROCYTE

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F - Transports O2 and CO2

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What is another name for an ERYTHROCYTE?

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A RED BLOOD CELL (RBC)

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F of a NEUTROPHIL

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F - Phagocytic (engulfs bacteria, fungi)

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F of a LYMPHOCYTE

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F - Produces a specific immune response by direct cell attack or via antibiotics

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F of a MONOCYTE

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F - Develops into a phagocytic macrophage; triggers specific defenses by presenting antigen to T-cells

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F of an EOSINOPHIL

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F - Releases enzymes to destroy parasites; dec. allergic response by engulfing anti-body labelled materials

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F of a BASOPHIL

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F - Releases histamine to trigger inflammatory response; involved in allergic response

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F of THROMBOCYTES

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F - Forms plug to seal small tears in blood vessels; releases chemicals that stim. blood clotting

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What is another name for THROMBOCYTES?

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PLATELETS

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What is the S of a RBC and why is it beneficial for the cell to be shaped that way?

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S - Bioconcave

This is beneficial because the bioconcave shape makes the SA of the RBC larger and able to carry more O2

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Which WBCs are classified as GRANULOCYTES?

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NEUTROPHILS, EOSINOPHILS, and BASOPHILS

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Which WBCs are classified as AGRANULOCYTES?

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MONOCYTES and LYMPHOCYTES

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What are some of the major components of PLASMA?

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Water, proteins, electrolytes, nutrients, gases, waste products

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What are 3 primary classes of PLASMA proteins?

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ALBUMIN, GLOBINS, FIBRINOGEN

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Where are the 3 primary classes of PLASMA proteins produced?

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In the LIVER

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16
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Normal range for NEUTROPHILS?

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50 - 70%

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Normal range for LYMPHOCYTES?

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20 - 30%

18
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Normal range for MONOCYTES?

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2 - 8%

19
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Normal range for EOSINOPHILS?

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2 - 4%

20
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Normal range for BASOPHILS?

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0.5 - 1%

21
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In what situation would there be an INC. of NEUTROPHILS in a WBC count? DEC.?

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INC. - Acute bacterial infections, myelocytic leukemia, rheumatoid arthritis, and stress
DEC. - Aplastic and pernicious ANEMIA, viral infections, radiation treatments, some meds.

22
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In what situation would there be an INC. of LYMPHOCYTES in a WBC count? DEC.?

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INC. - lymphocytic leukemia, infectious mononucleosis, viral infections
DEC. - Radiation therapy, AIDs, corticosteroid therapy

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In what situation would there be an INC. of MONOCYTES in a WBC count? DEC.?

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INC. - Chronic inflammation, viral infections, Tb

DEC. - Aplastic ANEMIA, corticosteroid therapy

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In what situation would there be an INC. of EOSINOPHILS in a WBC count? DEC.?

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INC. - Allergies, parasitic infections, some auto-immune disorders
DEC. - Steroid therapy

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In what situation would there be an INC. of BASOPHILS in a WBC count? DEC.?

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INC. - Inflammatory response and during healing

DEC. - Hypersensitivity reactions

26
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T or F:

A bacterial infection would result in an inc. of NEUTROPHILS

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T

27
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T or F:

A parasitic infection would result in an inc. of LYMPHOCYTES

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F, EOSINOPHILS

28
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T or F:

Infectious mononucleosis would result in an inc. of MONOCYTES

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F, LYMPHOCYTES

29
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T or F:

an allergic reaction would result in an inc. of BASOPHILS

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T

30
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T or F:

A tissue injury would result in an inc. of MONOCYTES

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T

31
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T or F:

A viral infection would result in an inc. of NEUTROPHILS

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F, LYMPHOCYTES

32
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Why is a differential count more useful than a total WBC count?

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Because you cansee more specifically which WBCs are elevated and possibly learn why according to what is found.

33
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Define leukemia as it relates to LEUKOCYTES

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Cancer found in blood forming tissues

34
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Define leukocytosis as it relates to LEUKOCYTES

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Inc. WBC count

35
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Define leukopenia as it relates to LEUKOCYTES

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Dec. WBC count

36
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Define leukopoiesis as it relates to LEUKOCYTES

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Formation of WBCs

37
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Define microcyte as it relates to red cell indices

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An unusually small RBC

38
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Define macrocyte as it relates to red cell indices

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An unusually large RBC

39
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Define hyperchromic as it relates to red cell indices

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Anemia with inc. HEMOGLOBIN in individual RBCs and a reduced number of RBCs

40
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Define hypochromic as it relates to red cell indices

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Any type of ANEMIA in which the dec. HEMOGLOBIN RBCs are paler than normal