Cytokines and Hematopoietic Stem Cells
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What is the size range of a promyelocyte?

  • 10 to 15 μm
  • 31 to 40 μm
  • 26 to 30 μm
  • 16 to 25 μm (correct)

    • Primary granules are formed during the myelocyte stage.

    False

    What type of granules are produced first during neutrophil maturation?

    Primary granules

    The _______ is the final stage in which cell division occurs.

    <p>myelocyte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the type of granule with its characteristic:

    <p>Primary granules = Formed during promyelocyte stage Secondary granules = Identifies cells as neutrophilic Tertiary granules = Formed during metamyelocyte and band stages Secretory granules = First to be released during neutrophil stages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following features is not associated with myeloblasts?

    <p>Presence of primary granules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Promyelocytes account for 1% to 5% of the nucleated cells in the bone marrow.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the N:C ratio for a promyelocyte?

    <p>3:1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cytokine is primarily responsible for stimulating neutrophil production?

    <p>Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key cytoplasmic feature of late myelocytes?

    <p>Their cytoplasm is more lavender-pink than blue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) can be recognized with a light microscope.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The nucleus of a metamyelocyte typically has prominent nucleoli.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of cytokines in relation to stem cells?

    <p>Cytokines modulate the functional activities of stem cells, influencing their production, differentiation, and trafficking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the primary granules in late myelocytes?

    <p>They decrease in number and become less visible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The type of cell that is the earliest in the neutrophil development process is called a __________.

    <p>myeloblast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their corresponding definitions:

    <p>Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) = Cells capable of self-renewal and differentiation Cytokines = Soluble proteins that modulate cell functions Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) = Stimulates neutrophil production Colony-stimulating factors (CSFs) = Promote the production of blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Late myelocytes are somewhat smaller than promyelocytes, measuring between _____ μm.

    <p>15 to 18</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of cytokine?

    <p>Antibodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following cell types with their characteristic features:

    <p>Early Myelocyte = Patches of grainy pink cytoplasm present Late Myelocyte = More lavender-pink cytoplasm Metamyelocyte = Indented nucleus with increasing chromatin clumping Promyelocyte = Contains mostly primary granules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of nucleated cells in the bone marrow do myelocytes typically represent?

    <p>6% to 17%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Colony-stimulating factors (CSFs) are low in specificity and inactive at low concentrations.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one characteristic feature of myeloblasts.

    <p>Myeloblasts have a high nucleus-to-cytoplasm (N:C) ratio and may contain 0 to more than 20 granules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tertiary granules begin to synthesize during the myelocyte stage.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes early myelocytes from promyelocytes?

    <p>The presence of secondary granules in the cytoplasm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate daily production of neutrophils per kg of body weight?

    <p>0.9 × 10^9 cells/kg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Band neutrophils have an indentation less than half the width of the nucleus.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What stimulates the release of granulocytes from the bone marrow?

    <p>G-CSF</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The half-life of neutrophils in the blood is approximately ___ hours.

    <p>7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neutrophil pool is localized to the walls of capillaries in tissues like the liver and lung?

    <p>Marginated neutrophil pool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The maturation pool in the bone marrow contains roughly ___ cells/kg.

    <p>5.6 × 10^9</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The maturation pool in the bone marrow is capable of cell division.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following neutrophil pools with their characteristics:

    <p>Proliferative pool = Capable of division Maturation pool = Not capable of division Circulating neutrophil pool = Active in blood Marginated neutrophil pool = Localized to capillary walls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of neutrophils?

    <p>Phagocytosis and destruction of foreign material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Neutrophils provide specific protection against reexposure to the same pathogen.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main processes involved in the seeking action of neutrophils?

    <p>Chemotaxis and motility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Neutrophils undergo _____ when they escape the interior of the blood vessel through the endothelium.

    <p>transmigration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following neutrophil functions with their descriptions:

    <p>Chemotaxis = Movement towards chemical signals Phagocytosis = Engulfing and digesting foreign material Diapedesis = Transmigration through the endothelium NETs = Extracellular traps formed by DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do CD18 integrins play in neutrophil function?

    <p>Facilitating firm adhesion to endothelial cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Chemotactic agents are produced exclusively by microorganisms.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structure do neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) represent?

    <p>Chains of nucleosomes from unfolded nuclear chromatin material (DNA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Hematopoietic Stem Cells (HSCs)

    • HSCs are capable of self-renewal and differentiation into various blood cell types.
    • Cannot be distinguished using light microscopy and Romanowsky staining.

    Cytokines and Growth Factors

    • A diverse group of soluble proteins that modulate cell activities, often referred to interchangeably as growth factors.
    • Most cytokines are glycoproteins responsible for stimulation or inhibition of blood cell production, differentiation, or trafficking.

    Types of Cytokines

    • Interleukins (ILs)
    • Lymphokines
    • Monokines
    • Interferons
    • Chemokines
    • Colony-stimulating factors (CSFs), including GM-CSF, Meg-CSF, and G-CSF.

    Effects of Cytokines on Stem Cells

    • Influence multilineage potential and differentiation of specific cell types.
    • May require combinations with other factors and can prevent apoptosis.

    Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor (G-CSF)

    • Major cytokine for stimulating neutrophil production.

    Neutrophil Development

    • Myeloblasts are the earliest stage in neutrophil maturation; their characteristics include:

      • Size: 14 to 20 μm
      • N:C ratio: 8:1 to 4:1
      • Typically found at 0% to 3% in bone marrow nucleated cells.

    • Promyelocytes are larger (16 to 25 μm) and account for 1% to 5% of nucleated cells, distinguished by:

      • Round to oval nucleus with 1-3 nucleoli.
      • Primary granules present, which are basophilic.

    Neutrophil Granule Types

    • Primary granules formed during the promyelocyte stage contain enzymes like myeloperoxidase and defensins.
    • Secondary granules appear during myelocyte and metamyelocyte stages and are specific for neutrophils.
    • Tertiary granules form during the metamyelocyte stage and contain substances like gelatinase and lysozyme.

    Neutrophil Kinetics

    • Neutrophil production rates: approximately 0.9 to 1.0 × 10^9 cells/kg per day.
    • Proliferative pool in the bone marrow contains about 2.1 × 10^9 cells/kg capable of division.
    • Maturation pool contains roughly 5.6 × 10^9 cells/kg, responsible for neutrophil maturation over about 6 days.

    Neutrophil Functions

    • Major roles include phagocytosis and destruction of microorganisms and foreign materials through:
      • Chemotaxis: Movement towards chemical signals produced by pathogens or damaged cells.
      • Diapedesis: Migration through the endothelium to reach the site of infection.

    Neutrophil Life Span and Pools

    • The half-life in blood is around 7 hours, but inflammation can prolong it.
    • Circulating neutrophils are categorized into:
      • Circulating neutrophil pool (CNP)
      • Marginated neutrophil pool (MNP), found along capillary walls.

    Mechanisms of Neutrophil Recruitment and Action

    • Capture and adhesion are mediated by endothelial activation and expression of E-selectin and CD18 integrin.
    • Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) are formed from DNA and serve to trap and kill pathogens.

    Summary of neutrophil morphological features during maturation

    • Myeloblast: identifiable structure with no granules.
    • Promyelocyte: presence of primary granules.
    • Myelocyte: emergence of secondary granules leading to the "dawn of neutrophilia."
    • Metamyelocyte: kidney-shaped nucleus with clumped chromatin; begins tertiary granule formation.

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