Lab 12 Flashcards
Granulocytes
White blood cells with large numbers of visible cytoplasmic granules in them
Agranulocytes
White blood cells which have no cytoplasmic granules in them
Neutrophils
60-70% of total WBC’s
Structure:
Pale purple granules with a multi lobed nucleus.
Function:
Consume parasitic invaders and other foreign material.
Eosinophils
2-4% of total WBC’s
Structure:
Red granules with a bi-lobed (2) nucleus.
Function:
Help control allergic reactions
Basophils
0.5-1% of total WBC’s
Structure:
Prominent purple/blue granules with an S-shaped nucleus
Function:
Releasing gelatine and histamine to enhance inflammatory response.
Lymphocytes
20-25% of total WBC’s
Structure:
Contains no granules and a VERY large nucleus (takes up the whole thing)
Function:
Produce antibodies involved in immune processes
Monocytes
3-8% of total WBC’s
Structure:
No granules and a C-shaped nucleus
Function:
Transform into macrophages after invading infected tissue, then engulf infected material
Hematocrit
Refers to the percentage of red blood cells in the total volume of blood.
Average: 45%
Male: 40-54%
Female: 38-46%
Hemoglobin concentration
Measuring hemoglobin concentration in RBC’s is an important indicator of the oxygen carrying capacity. (Don’t by using a tallquist scale)
Males: 13.5-18 g/100ml
Females: 12-16 g/100ml
Erythrocyte count (RBC count)
Important for testing for diseases
Male: 4.5-6.5 million cells/mm3
Female: 3.9-5.6 million cells/mm3
Anemia
A decreased amount of hemoglobin in the blood, and therefore a decreased amount of oxygen will reach the tissues.
Shows a below normal RBC count
Polycythemia
Occurs when your body is making too many RBC’s
Shows an above normal RBC count
Leukocyte count (WBC count)
Important for testing for various infections/conditions.
Normal for both male and female:
5000-10,000 cells/mm3
Arteries
Conducts blood away from the heart
(A for away)
Identification:
- has a smaller and more rounded lumen compared to vines
- has a much thicker tunica media
Veins
Conduct blood towards the heart
Identification:
- has a larger lumen than arteries
- tend to be more collapsed in shape