Lab Quiz 3 - Blood Flashcards
Approximately how many RBCs do females have?
4.5 million µl (microliters)
Approximately how many RBCs do males have?
5.5 million µl (microliters)
What type of blood cells are biconcave?
Red Blood Cells (Erythrocytes)
What blood cells are anucleated?
Red Blood Cells (Erythrocytes)
Approximately how big in diameter are RBCs (erythrocytes)?
7.5 µm (micrometers) in diameter
What is the lifespan for RBCs (erythrocytes)?
~120 days
What is the function of the RBCs (erythrocytes)?
Carry O2 and some CO2
What type of cells are immune system cells?
Leukocytes (WBCs)
Approximately how many leukocytes are there per microliter of blood?
4,800 - 10,800/µl (microliter)
What is the process by which leukocytes leave the blood vessels and into the interstitium (tissue)?
Diapedesis
What method of locomotion is used by leukocytes to move within the interstitium?
Amoeboid Movement
What are the (2) main types of leukocytes?
Granulocytes and Agranulocytes
What are the type of WBCs that are granulocyte?
Neutrophil, Basophil, Eosinophil
What are the type of WBCs that are agranulocyte?
Lymphocyte and Monocyte
This blood cell makes up 50-70% of the WBCs.
Neutrophil
This blood cell’s nucleus has ~3-7 lobes.
Neutrophil
This blood cell has a clear-ish cytoplasm.
Neutrophil
This/These blood cell(s) is/are phagocytic.
Neutrophils and Eosinophils
This blood cell makes up 2-4% of WBCs.
Eosinophil
This blood cell is often 2-lobed.
Eosinophil