Leukopoiesis Flashcards
the production and proliferation of white blood cells, with the exception of lymphocytes, in the bone marrow, lymph nodes, and thymus. “BLT”
Leukopoiesis
Refers to the production of neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils
Myelopoisis (granulocytopoiesis)
Refers to the production of lymphocytes
Lymphopoisis
Neutrophils (segs) %
50-70%
Lymphocytes (lymphs) %
18-42%
Monocytes (Monos) %
2-11%
Eosinophils (Eos) %
1-3%
Basophils (Basos) %
0-2%
What are the two basic WBC classifications?
- Granulocytes (develops only in bone marrow) includes: segs, eos, basos, and monos
- Lymphocytes or Mononuclears (develop in the bone marrow and lymphoid tissue) includes: lymphs and NK cells
Are mononuclears granulocytes?
No. They have very fine granules
Granulocytes (all have noticeable granules and and segmented nuclei)
WBC functions:
As a defense against foreign invaders…
•Ab production by immunocytes (lymphs)
•cytokine production by lymphocytes (lymphokines)
•inflammatory mediator production by segs and monos
•phagocytosis (Granulocytes and mononuclear cells)
WBC size gets ___________ as they mature.
Smaller
Example of high N:C ratio
4:1
Example of low N:C ratio
1:4
Example of intermediate N:C ratio
1:1.5
Granules tend to develop as cell _________
Matures
What are the three cytoplasmic characteristics of WBC?
•color of background cytoplasm
•presence or absence of granules
•color and size of granules
What shape is reniform?
Kidney shaped
Nucleoli denotes __________.
Immaturity
-cluster of differentiation (CD) 34 antigen
-undergoes stimulation, mitosis, and maturation in a stem cell (CFU-GEMM) that’s specific for myeloid cells
CFU-S or hematopolietic stem cell (HSC)
-CD34 and CD33 antigens
-matures into CFU-GM
CFU-GEMM
Eventually a myloblast
-ILs and CFUs control the stability of cell numbers and their functions
-matures into a myeloblast
CFU-GM
Production is stimulated by endotoxin released from infection
Multi-CSF (i.e. IL-3)
Source of Multi-CSF (i.e. IL-3) ?
Secreted by marrow fibroblasts, T-lymphs, and macrophages, and monocytes
Function of Multi-CSF (i.e. IL-3) ?
Stimulates regeneration, maturation, and differentiates of multipotential and unipotential stem cells
Is important for myeloid maturation in the marrow
GM-CSF
Source of GM-CSF?
Secreted by T-lymphs, marrow fibroblasts, marrow endothelial cells and monocytes
Function of GM-CSF?
Stimulates neutrophils, eosinophils, and monocyte growth
Is a more specific Granulocytes growth factor
G-CSF
Source of G-CSF?
Monocytes, marrow fibroblasts and endothelial cells
Function of G-CSF?
Stimulates, neutrophils, and enhances functional response of neutrophils
Is the primary monocytic growth factor
M-CSF (i.e. CSF-1)
Source of M-CSF (i.e. CSF-1) ?
Secreted by mature monocytes, marrow fibroblasts, and marrow endothelial cells
Function of M-CSF (i.e. CSF-1) ?
Stimulates macrophages and the release of G-CSF from monocytes. Stimulates the release of tumor necrosis factor (TNF), interferon, and IL-1 from macrophages
How many days does it take a neutrophil to go from a myeloblast to maturation?
10 days
What is the first nucleophilic stage that is normal in small percentages in peripheral blood? What percentage in normal adult?
Band
5-10%
What is the percentage of bands in bone marrow?
40%
Curved, band-like nucleus (C or S shape) with no segmentation
Band
What are the properties of bands? 
Full motility
Active adhesion properties
Some phagocytic ability
A maturation “shift to the ________” Occurs when neutrophil bands are increased and peripheral blood In comparison to the number of segs 
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