Lab Quiz 3 - Blood Flashcards

1
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Approximately how many RBCs do females have?

A

4.5 million µl (microliters)

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2
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Approximately how many RBCs do males have?

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5.5 million µl (microliters)

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3
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What type of blood cells are biconcave?

A

Red Blood Cells (Erythrocytes)

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4
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What blood cells are anucleated?

A

Red Blood Cells (Erythrocytes)

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5
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Approximately how big in diameter are RBCs (erythrocytes)?

A

7.5 µm (micrometers) in diameter

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6
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What is the lifespan for RBCs (erythrocytes)?

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~120 days

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7
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What is the function of the RBCs (erythrocytes)?

A

Carry O2 and some CO2

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8
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What type of cells are immune system cells?

A

Leukocytes (WBCs)

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9
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Approximately how many leukocytes are there per microliter of blood?

A

4,800 - 10,800/µl (microliter)

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10
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What is the process by which leukocytes leave the blood vessels and into the interstitium (tissue)?

A

Diapedesis

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11
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What method of locomotion is used by leukocytes to move within the interstitium?

A

Amoeboid Movement

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12
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What are the (2) main types of leukocytes?

A

Granulocytes and Agranulocytes

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13
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What are the type of WBCs that are granulocyte?

A

Neutrophil, Basophil, Eosinophil

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14
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What are the type of WBCs that are agranulocyte?

A

Lymphocyte and Monocyte

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This blood cell makes up 50-70% of the WBCs.

A

Neutrophil

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16
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This blood cell’s nucleus has ~3-7 lobes.

A

Neutrophil

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17
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This blood cell has a clear-ish cytoplasm.

A

Neutrophil

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18
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This/These blood cell(s) is/are phagocytic.

A

Neutrophils and Eosinophils

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19
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This blood cell makes up 2-4% of WBCs.

A

Eosinophil

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20
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This blood cell is often 2-lobed.

A

Eosinophil

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21
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This blood cell’s cytoplasm contains pink/red granules (that are about the same color as the RBCs).

A

Eosinophil

22
Q

This blood cell increases due to parasites and allergies.

A

Eosinophil

23
Q

This/These blood cell(s) is/are phagocytic.

A

Eosinophils and Neutrophils

24
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This blood cell causes allergic reactions

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These blood cells make up less than 1% of WBCs.
Basophils
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These blood cells have "U" or "S"-shaped nucleus with indentations.
Basophils
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This blood cell releases histamines and heparin.
Basophils
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This blood cell causes allergic reactions and inflammation.
Basophil
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What are the type of WBCs that are agranulocyte?
Lymphocytes and Monocytes
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This blood cell accounts for 25% or more of WBCs.
Lymphocyte
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This blood cell's nucleus is about the same size as RBC.
Lymphocyte
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This blood cell's nucleus is spherical.
Lymphocyte
33
With this blood cell, you may see a small crescent of cytoplasm.
Lymphocyte
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These cells are the primary immune cells.
Lymphocyte (B & T Lymphocytes)
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These blood cells account for 3-8% of the WBCs.
Monocytes
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This blood cells displays abundant cytoplasm.
Monocyte
37
This blood cell's nucleus is usually slightly lighter than others.
Monocyte
38
These blood cells become macrophages (tissue phagocytes).
Monocytes
39
What is the hematocrit for males?
47%
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What is the hematocrit for females?
42%
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What is the average level of hemoglobin for males?
13-18 g/dL
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What is the average level of hemoglobin for females?
12-16 g/dL
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What is the pH of blood?
Blood has pH of 7.35 - 7.45
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Blood accounts for how much of body weight?
8%
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What are the formed elements?
Erythrocytes, Leukocytes, and Platelets
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What are platelets?
Cell fragments that initiate blood clotting
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What are the (2) main components of blood?
Plasma and Formed Elements (RBCs, WBCs, and platelets)
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How many platelets are there in the blood?
150,000 - 400,000/µl (microliters) of blood
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These cells (fragments) are derived from Megakaryocytes.
Platelets
50
These cells (fragments) function in blood clotting.
Platelets
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These cell fragments are not "real" cells.
Platelets