Lecture 1 Flashcards
What is the Normal Range of Segmented Neutrophils?
4,800/uL - 10,800/uL
What is a Polymorphonuclear Neutrophils (PMNs)?
It is a Segmented Neutrophils.
What is the primary function of Segmented Neutrophils?
They engulf and destroy bacteria.
What is Hematology?
The scientific study of bloodcells and blood-forming tissues.
What is the average total blood volume?
Apriximatly 5L of blood.
What is the 4 functions of the Blood?
- Transports oxygen from lungs to the tissues.
- Clears tissues of carbon dioxide.
- Transports glucose, proteins and fats.
- Transports wastes to the liver for processing and to the kidneys for clearing them from the body.
Another name for Erythrocytes?
Red Blood Cells or RBC.
White Blood Cells or WBC can also be called?
Leukocytes
What are the 3 Granulocytes?
- Neutrophils
- Eosinophils
- Basophils
Which cells are Neutropils?
Both sags and bands.
What type of Lymphocytes are there?
T cells And B Cells
What do T cells do?
They are responicble for Cell Mediated Immunuty.
What do the B cells do?
Plasma Cells that produce antibodies.
WHat are the 3 main types of WBC?
- Granulocytes
- Lymohocytes
- Monocytes
What are the 3 types of blood cells?
- RBC
- WBC
- PLT
What are Thrombocytes?
Platelets or PLT.
What is the primary function of a Erythrocyte (RBC)?
It transports Oxygen.
What does a RBC look like?
Anucleated biconcave cell filled with hemaglobin (HgB), whith a zone of pallor covering 1/2 of their center.
What color does RBC stain in Wright-Giemsa Stain and why.
It stains salmon pink because of the Hemoglobin.
What is the function of HgB?
it is what the oxygen is attached to.
What is the avarage size of a RBC?
6-8 um
How many RBC are found in a Males?
4.7-6.1 million/uL
How many RBC can be found in a Female?
4.2-5.4 million/uL
What are these Cells?
RBC
Anemia
Loss of oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.
How would you know if a patient had a Anemia?
Often reflected in a reduced RBC count.
Polycythemia
Many Blood Cells
How would you know if a patient had Polycythemia?
There would be a increased RBC count related to increased RBC mass that often leads to hyperviscosity of the blood.
What is Saline?
It is a 0.85% NaCl solution.
What is a increased in PMNs called?
Neutrophilia
What is Nuetrophilia a sign of?
A bacterial infection.
What is a Neutripenia?
It is a decrease in PMNs.
What can cause a Neutropenia?
It can be caused by certain drugs or a viral infection.
What are Band Neutrophils?
They are immature neutrophil that will mature into a sagmented nuetrophil.