Lab: Blood Flashcards
“red”
Erythro-
“white”
Leuko-
related to the clotting of blood
Thrombo
“mature cell” or “cell”
-cyte
having a chemical affinity for a substance
-phil
cell in the shape of a biconcave disk due to a lack of a nucleus
Erythrocytes
Erythrocytes contain _____ to transport O2 and CO2 to and from tissue
Hemoglobin
Large cell that acts in immunological defense
Lymphocyte
The types of Leukocytes
Lymphocyte (ag)
Monocyte (ag)
Neutrophil (g)
Eosinophil (g)
Basophil (g)
Lymphocyte: granular or agranular?
Agranular
Monocyte: granular or agranular?
Agranular
Neutrophil: granular or agranular?
Granular
Eosinophil: granular or agranular?
Granular
Basophil: granular or agranular?
Granular
Nucleus is very large and is visible when stained
Thin layer of cytoplasm around nucleus
Immunity
2 types: B cell + T cells
Lymphocyte (agranular)
When activated, they become plasma cells and produce antibodies
B cell Lymphocytes
2 types of Lymphocytic T cells
Cytotoxic and helper T cells
What do cytotoxic T cells do?
Kill infected body cells
What do helper T cells do?
Aid in the activation and amplification of cytotoxic T cells
What percentage of lymphocytes make up all leukocytes?
20-25%
What percentage of monocytes make up all leukocytes?
3-8%
Phagocytes(eat bacteria) that respond to injury and foreign antigens. They have the ability to get into tissue and engulf bacteria.
Kidney bean shaped and clear blue cytoplasm
Monocyte