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What is the approximate proportion of plasma in the volume of blood?

  • 65%
  • 35%
  • 45%
  • 55% (correct)

    • How is the separation of blood cells and plasma achieved?

  • By diffusion
  • By osmosis
  • By centrifugation (correct)
  • By filtration

    • What is the approximate proportion of total blood volume in adults based on body weight?

  • 80 mL/kg in males and 70 mL/kg in females (correct)
  • 60 mL/kg in males and 50 mL/kg in females
  • 70 mL/kg in males and 60 mL/kg in females
  • 90 mL/kg in males and 80 mL/kg in females

    • What is the role of the bloodstream in maintaining core body temperature?

    <p>Distributing heat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of blood in transporting antibodies and cells of the immune system?

    <p>To provide defense against infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the continuous circulation of blood achieved throughout the body?

    <p>By the pumping action of the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vitamin is essential for the synthesis of factors II, VII, IX, and X?

    <p>Vitamin K</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the complex of chemicals released from damaged tissue that initiates coagulation?

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

    Which pathway of blood coagulation is activated rapidly (within seconds) following tissue damage?

    <p>Extrinsic pathway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the enzyme that breaks down fibrin during the process of thrombolysis?

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

    What prevents platelet adhesion in healthy, undamaged blood vessels?

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

    What is the substance that converts plasminogen to plasmin during thrombolysis?

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

    Which factor is responsible for stabilizing fibrin during blood clotting?

    <p>Factor XIII</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Antihaemophilic globulin (AHG) is also known as:

    <p>Factor VIII</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of leukocyte is responsible for producing interleukin 1 and enhancing T-lymphocyte production?

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

    What is the function of basophils in allergic reactions?

    <p>Containing anticoagulant heparin and inflammatory agent histamine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which leukocyte type releases toxic chemicals promoting inflammation in allergic reactions?

    <p>Mast cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of platelets in hemostasis?

    <p>Forming a temporary seal at the site of damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes vasoconstriction during hemostasis?

    <p>Contact with a damaged vessel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the mononuclear phagocyte system?

    <p>Protectively defending the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initiates the formation of prothrombin activator in coagulation?

    <p>Intrinsic pathway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are platelets mainly stored for emergency use?

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

    What do eosinophils release in allergic inflammations?

    <p>Toxic chemicals promoting inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which leukocyte type contains anticoagulant heparin and inflammatory agent histamine?

    <p>Mast cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of mast cells upon allergen contact?

    <p>Releasing toxic chemicals promoting inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initiates hemostasis following blood vessel damage?

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

    What is the primary stimulus for increased erythropoiesis?

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

    Which organ is responsible for producing erythropoietin?

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

    What type of leukocyte is specialized for the elimination of parasites?

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

    What is responsible for the breakdown of erythrocytes (haemolysis) in the body?

    <p>Macrophages in the spleen, bone marrow, and liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary oxygen-carrying molecule in red blood cells?

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

    What is responsible for transporting oxygen to the body's tissues?

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

    Which leukocyte type is the most abundant and contains nuclei?

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

    What is produced by erythrocyte breakdown and is used to form new haemoglobin molecules?

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

    What type of leukocyte accounts for about 40-75% of all leukocytes?

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

    Which blood cell type has a biconcave shape and a lifespan of approximately 120 days?

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

    What is primarily responsible for converting biliverdin into bilirubin before being excreted in bile?

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

    What type of leukocyte is involved in detecting and destroying foreign or abnormal material?

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

    Which component accounts for approximately 55% of the volume of blood?

    <p>Plasma proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of erythrocytes (red blood cells)?

    <p>Transporting oxygen and some carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of blood cell is responsible for blood clotting?

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

    What is the main function of albumins in plasma?

    <p>Maintaining osmotic pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does haemopoiesis occur in adults?

    <p>Red bone marrow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of globulins in plasma?

    <p>Functioning as antibodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic shape of erythrocytes (red blood cells) suited for?

    <p>Increasing surface area for gas exchange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main sites of haemopoiesis in adults?

    <p>Sternum, ribs, pelvis, and skull</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of blood cell plays a role in the body's immune response?

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

    What is the main function of plasma proteins?

    <p>Maintaining osmotic pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate proportion of plasma in the volume of blood?

    <p>55%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the enzyme that breaks down fibrin during the process of thrombolysis?

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

    Which leukocyte type releases toxic chemicals promoting inflammation in allergic reactions?

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

    What causes vasoconstriction during hemostasis?

    <p>Release of thromboxane A2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary oxygen-carrying molecule in red blood cells?

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

    Where are platelets mainly stored for emergency use?

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

    Which blood cell type has a biconcave shape and a lifespan of approximately 120 days?

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

    What is primarily responsible for converting biliverdin into bilirubin before being excreted in bile?

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

    Which leukocyte type contains anticoagulant heparin and inflammatory agent histamine?

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

    What causes vasoconstriction during hemostasis?

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

    What is the enzyme that breaks down fibrin during the process of thrombolysis?

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

    What is the primary stimulus for increased erythropoiesis?

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

    What is the primary oxygen-carrying molecule in red blood cells?

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

    Where does haemopoiesis occur in adults?

    <p>Bone marrow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate proportion of total blood volume in adults based on body weight?

    <p>5-7%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of leukocyte is involved in detecting and destroying foreign or abnormal material?

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

    What is primarily responsible for transporting oxygen to the body's tissues?

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

    How is the continuous circulation of blood achieved throughout the body?

    <p>Via heart pumping and vascular network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of vitamin K in blood clotting?

    <p>Assisting in the synthesis of blood clotting factors II, VII, IX, and X</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the extrinsic pathway in blood coagulation?

    <p>Initiating coagulation rapidly following tissue damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process involves the breakdown of fibrin and is essential for removing a blood clot?

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

    What is the primary role of heparin and antithrombin III in blood clotting?

    <p>Deactivating activated clotting factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of plasmin in the process of thrombolysis?

    <p>Breaking down fibrin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are activated clotting factors cleared from the blood during blood clotting?

    <p>By anticoagulants like heparin and antithrombin III</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which blood component is responsible for transporting oxygen to the body's tissues?

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

    What is the primary function of thrombolysis in blood clot removal?

    <p>To break down fibrin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'What stimulates its own production and requires control mechanisms to limit clotting?'

    <p><strong>Thrombin</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primarily responsible for activating the intrinsic pathway of blood clotting?

    <p>Damaged tissue releases thromboplastin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of mast cells in allergic reactions?

    <p>Degranulating in response to allergens, leading to rapid onset of allergic symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which leukocyte type releases toxic chemicals promoting inflammation in allergic reactions?

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

    What initiates the formation of prothrombin activator in coagulation?

    <p>Extrinsic pathway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the mononuclear phagocyte system?

    <p>Phagocytosis and antigen presentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which leukocyte type contains anticoagulant heparin and inflammatory agent histamine?

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

    What causes vasoconstriction during hemostasis?

    <p>Release of vasoconstrictors by mast cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primarily responsible for converting biliverdin into bilirubin before being excreted in bile?

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

    Where does haemopoiesis occur in adults?

    <p>Bone marrow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is responsible for transporting oxygen to the body's tissues?

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

    What is primarily responsible for converting biliverdin into bilirubin before being excreted in bile?

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

    What is the function of globulins in plasma?

    <p>Binding and transporting lipids, hormones, and ions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primarily responsible for transporting oxygen to the body's tissues?

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

    What is the primary function of albumins in plasma?

    <p>Maintain osmotic pressure and act as carrier molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the process of blood cell formation primarily occur?

    <p>Red bone marrow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary stimulus for increased erythropoiesis?

    <p>Low blood pH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is responsible for the breakdown of erythrocytes (haemolysis) in the body?

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

    Which leukocyte type contains anticoagulant heparin and inflammatory agent histamine?

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

    What is the approximate proportion of total blood volume in adults based on body weight?

    <p>~10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of leukocyte is specialized for the elimination of parasites?

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

    Which leukocyte type releases toxic chemicals promoting inflammation in allergic reactions?

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

    What initiates hemostasis following blood vessel damage?

    <p>Tissue factor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of globulins in plasma?

    <p>Transport antibodies and inhibit enzymes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is responsible for transporting oxygen to the body's tissues?

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

    What prevents platelet adhesion in healthy, undamaged blood vessels?

    <p>Von Willebrand factor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate proportion of plasma in the volume of blood?

    <p>55%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the enzyme that breaks down fibrin during the process of thrombolysis?

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

    What is the characteristic shape of erythrocytes (red blood cells) suited for?

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

    What is the primary oxygen-carrying molecule in red blood cells?

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

    Where does haemopoiesis occur in adults?

    <p>Red bone marrow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is responsible for transporting oxygen to the body's tissues?

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

    What initiates hemostasis following blood vessel damage?

    <p>Vasoconstriction of blood vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primarily responsible for converting biliverdin into bilirubin before being excreted in bile?

    <p>The liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of albumins in plasma?

    <p>Transport of fatty acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes vasoconstriction during hemostasis?

    <p>Injury-induced release of endothelin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which leukocyte type releases toxic chemicals promoting inflammation in allergic reactions?

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

    What is responsible for transporting oxygen to the body's tissues?

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

    What causes vasoconstriction during hemostasis?

    <p>Injury-induced release of endothelin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primarily responsible for transporting oxygen to the body's tissues?

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

    What initiates hemostasis following blood vessel damage?

    <p>Vasoconstriction of blood vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which leukocyte type releases toxic chemicals promoting inflammation in allergic reactions?

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

    Which leukocyte type is responsible for promoting tissue inflammation through toxic chemicals?

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

    Which cell type, similar to basophils, contains cytoplasmic granules with heparin, histamine, and other inflammatory substances?

    <p>Mast cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cell type is responsible for forming a platelet plug to stop bleeding?

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

    Which type of blood cell is produced from megakaryocytes and plays a key role in blood clotting and haemostasis?

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

    Which process involves the formation of insoluble threads of fibrin to form a blood clot?

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

    Which leukocyte type is granulated, fixed in tissues, and degranulates faster than basophils?

    <p>Mast cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which leukocyte type makes up 25-50% of the total leukocyte count and has large nuclei and no cytoplasmic granules?

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

    Which leukocyte type develops into macrophages and produces interleukin 1?

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

    Where does coagulation occur through the extrinsic and intrinsic pathways?

    <p>Blood vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of basophils in allergic reactions?

    <p>Degranulation in response to allergens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cell type is responsible for synthesizing and releasing cytokines in the body?

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

    Which blood cell type develops from pluripotent stem cells into T-lymphocytes and B-lymphocytes?

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

    Which plasma protein is responsible for transporting hormones and mineral salts, and inhibiting some proteolytic enzymes?

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

    What primarily maintains the normal plasma volume in the body?

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

    Where does the process of blood cell formation primarily occur?

    <p>Red bone marrow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primarily responsible for transporting oxygen to the body's tissues?

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

    What is the main function of clotting factors in plasma?

    <p>Coagulation of blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes vasoconstriction during hemostasis?

    <p>Clotting factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of erythrocytes in the blood?

    <p>Transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primarily responsible for maintaining the normal plasma volume in the body?

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

    What is primarily responsible for converting biliverdin into bilirubin before being excreted in bile?

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

    What is responsible for transporting oxygen in the blood bound to haemoglobin in red blood cells?

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

    What is the primary site of haemopoiesis in adults?

    <p>Red bone marrow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is mainly responsible for maintaining blood pH between 7.35 and 7.45 through a buffering system?

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

    Which vitamin is essential for the synthesis of factors II, VII, IX, and X in the blood clotting process?

    <p>Vitamin K</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of tissue factor (thromboplastin) in the blood clotting process?

    <p>Initiating coagulation following tissue damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is responsible for converting plasminogen to plasmin during thrombolysis in the blood clot removal process?

    <p>Activators released from damaged endothelial cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate time duration for the intrinsic pathway to be triggered after blood comes into contact with damaged blood vessel lining?

    <p>3-6 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is a powerful stimulator of its own production in the process of blood clotting?

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

    What controls and limits clotting to the affected area and terminates the process at the appropriate time in the blood clotting process?

    <p>Perfect smoothness of normal blood vessel lining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prevents platelet adhesion in healthy, undamaged blood vessels in the blood clotting process?

    <p>Perfect smoothness of normal blood vessel lining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primarily responsible for removing the formed clot and healing the damaged blood vessel in the blood clotting process?

    <p>$Plasmin$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is rapidly cleared from the blood by the liver during the blood clotting process?

    <p>$Activated$ $clotting$ $factors$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which complex of chemicals released from damaged tissue initiates coagulation in the blood clotting process?

    <p>$Tissue$ $factor$ $(thromboplastin)$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is primarily responsible for maintaining blood pH between 7.35 and 7.45 through a buffering system?

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

    Where does haemopoiesis occur in adults?

    <p>Bone marrow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the enzyme that breaks down fibrin during the process of thrombolysis?

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

    What initiates hemostasis following blood vessel damage?

    <p>Tissue factor (thromboplastin)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes vasoconstriction during hemostasis?

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

    What primarily maintains the normal plasma volume in the body?

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

    Which leukocyte type contains anticoagulant heparin and inflammatory agent histamine?

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

    What is the approximate proportion of plasma in the volume of blood?

    <p>55%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does haemopoiesis occur in adults?

    <p>Bone marrow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primarily maintains the normal plasma volume in the body?

    <p>Plasma proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is responsible for converting plasminogen to plasmin during thrombolysis in the blood clot removal process?

    <p>Plasminogen activators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process involves the formation of insoluble threads of fibrin to form a blood clot?

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

    Which cell type, similar to basophils, contains cytoplasmic granules with heparin, histamine, and other inflammatory substances?

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

    What primarily maintains the normal plasma volume in the body?

    <p>Plasma proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is responsible for transporting oxygen to the body's tissues?

    <p>Red blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process involves the breakdown of fibrin and is essential for removing a blood clot?

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

    What is responsible for the breakdown of erythrocytes (haemolysis) in the body?

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

    Which type of leukocyte accounts for about 40-75% of all leukocytes?

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

    Which plasma protein maintains osmotic pressure and acts as a carrier for substances like free fatty acids, drugs, and steroid hormones?

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

    Where does haemopoiesis occur primarily in adults?

    <p>Red bone marrow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the lifespan of erythrocytes (red blood cells)?

    <p>120 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of platelets in the blood?

    <p>Blood clotting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of blood cell is responsible for transporting oxygen and some carbon dioxide throughout the body?

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

    What maintains normal plasma volume in the body and carries various substances including proteins, electrolytes, nutrients, waste products, hormones, and gases?

    <p>Plasma proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primarily responsible for maintaining blood pH between 7.35 and 7.45?

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

    What is the primary function of plasma proteins?

    <p>Maintaining normal plasma volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone primarily regulates red blood cell production and is mainly stimulated by hypoxia?

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

    What is the primary site of erythropoietin production in the body?

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

    What is the approximate normal leukocyte count in adult blood?

    <p>5-9 x 10^7/L</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which leukocyte type is involved in promoting tissue inflammation through release of toxic chemicals?

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

    What is primarily responsible for processing and excreting bilirubin, a byproduct of the destruction of red blood cells?

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

    What is the primary oxygen-carrying molecule in red blood cells?

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

    What leukocyte type is primarily responsible for protecting the body against bacterial invasion?

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

    What causes vasoconstriction during hemostasis?

    <p>Thromboxane A2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does haemopoiesis occur in adults?

    <p>Bone marrow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What leukocyte type contains anticoagulant heparin and inflammatory agent histamine?

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

    What leukocyte type is granulated, fixed in tissues, and degranulates faster than basophils?

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

    What is the primary role of vitamin K in blood clotting?

    <p>Essential for the synthesis of factors II, VII, IX, and X</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which blood component is responsible for transporting oxygen to the body's tissues?

    <p>Red blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the enzyme that breaks down fibrin during the process of thrombolysis?

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

    Which process involves the formation of insoluble threads of fibrin to form a blood clot?

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

    What is mainly responsible for maintaining blood pH between 7.35 and 7.45 through a buffering system?

    <p>Plasma proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which leukocyte type releases toxic chemicals promoting inflammation in allergic reactions?

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

    What initiates hemostasis following blood vessel damage?

    <p>Thromboplastin activation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate proportion of total blood volume in adults based on body weight?

    <p>~55%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does haemopoiesis occur in adults?

    <p>Bone marrow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cell type, similar to basophils, contains cytoplasmic granules with heparin, histamine, and other inflammatory substances?

    <p>Mast cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • Haemopoiesis is the process by which all blood cells originate in the bone marrow.

    • Plasma is the main constituent of blood, accounting for 55% of its volume, and is primarily water carrying various dissolved and suspended substances.

    • Plasma proteins, including albumin and fibrinogen, make up about 7% of plasma and are responsible for maintaining normal plasma osmotic pressure and creating its viscosity.

    • Albumins are the most abundant plasma proteins, maintaining osmotic pressure, and serving as carrier molecules for nutrients, drugs, and hormones.

    • Globulins, which make up about 20% of plasma proteins, function as antibodies, transport hormones and mineral salts, and inhibit some proteolytic enzymes.

    • Clotting factors are responsible for coagulation of blood and are present in plasma, with fibrinogen being the most abundant.

    • Electrolytes, such as calcium, potassium, and sodium, have various functions, including muscle contraction, nerve impulse transmission, and maintaining acid-base balance.

    • Red blood cells, also known as erythrocytes, are the most abundant type of blood cells, making up around 99% of all blood cells, and their primary function is to transport oxygen and some carbon dioxide.

    • There are three main types of blood cells: erythrocytes (red cells), leukocytes (white cells), and thrombocytes (platelets).

    • Erythrocytes are biconcave discs with no nucleus, and their diameter is about 7 µm. They have a lifespan of approximately 120 days, and there are around 30 trillion in the human body.

    • Leukocytes, or white blood cells, play a role in the body's immune response and are produced in both red bone marrow and lymphoid tissue.

    • Platelets, or thrombocytes, are responsible for blood clotting.

    • In the first few years of life, red marrow completely fills the space within bones, but over the next 20 years, it is largely replaced by fatty yellow marrow, which has no haemopoietic function.

    • In adults, haemopoiesis occurs in flat bones, irregular bones, and the ends of long bones, with the main sites being the sternum, ribs, pelvis, and skull.

    • Different types of blood cells follow separate lines of development and go through several stages before entering the bloodstream.

    • The process of blood cell formation is called haemopoiesis.

    • Oxygen, which is not very soluble in water, is transported in the blood bound to haemoglobin in red blood cells.

    • Red blood cells' characteristic shape, which is suited to their purpose, increases their surface area for gas exchange and allows for fast entry and exit of gases in narrow capillaries.

    • The cellular content of blood includes red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

    • The lifespan and function of erythrocytes involve the transportation of oxygen and some carbon dioxide for approximately 120 days.

    • Haemopoiesis is the process through which blood cells develop, with all blood cells originating from pluripotent stem cells in the bone marrow.

    • Plasma, the liquid component of blood, is mainly water (90-92%) carrying various dissolved and suspended substances, including proteins, electrolytes, nutrients, waste products, hormones, and gases.

    • Plasma proteins, which make up about 7% of plasma, are responsible for maintaining normal plasma volume in the body. They include albumins, globulins, and clotting factors.

    • Albumins, the most abundant plasma proteins, maintain osmotic pressure and act as carrier molecules for substances like free fatty acids, drugs, and steroid hormones.

    • Globulins, which include immunoglobulins (antibodies), transport hormones and mineral salts, and inhibit some proteolytic enzymes.

    • Clotting factors are responsible for coagulation of blood and are present in plasma.

    • Electrolytes, including calcium, potassium, and sodium, play important roles in muscle contraction, nerve impulse transmission, and acid-base balance.

    • Blood pH is maintained between 7.35 and 7.45 by an ongoing buffering system.

    • Nutrients, such as glucose, amino acids, and vitamins, are transported in the bloodstream for immediate use or storage by cells in the body.

    • Waste products, including urea, creatinine, uric acid, and carbon dioxide, are carried in the blood to the kidneys or lungs for excretion.

    • Hormones, which are produced by endocrine glands, are secreted into the blood and transported to target tissues for various physiological functions.

    • Oxygen, which is not very soluble in water, is transported in the blood bound to haemoglobin in red blood cells.

    • The process of blood cell formation is called haemopoiesis and occurs primarily in red bone marrow, with the majority of blood cells being erythrocytes (red blood cells).

    • Erythrocytes, which are biconcave discs with no nucleus, have a diameter of about 7 µm and are primarily responsible for transporting oxygen and some carbon dioxide throughout the body.

    • Most lymphocytes, in addition to red bone marrow, are produced in lymphoid tissue.

    • Platelets, which are responsible for blood clotting, are also present in the blood.

    • Erythrocytes have a lifespan of about 120 days and are replaced by new cells produced in the bone marrow.

    • Red bone marrow produces all blood cells, but over time, it is replaced by fatty yellow marrow, which has no haemopoietic function.

    • Haemopoiesis in adults is primarily confined to flat bones, irregular bones, and the ends of long bones.

    • Red blood cells contain no intracellular organelles, providing maximum space for haemoglobin.

    • Erythrocytes are flexible and can squeeze through narrow capillaries.

    • The cellular content of blood includes red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets (thrombocytes), with erythrocytes being the most abundant type.

    • Erythropoiesis is the process of erythrocyte (red blood cell) development from stem cells, taking approximately 7 days.

    • Erythrocytes lose their nuclei as they mature and become incapable of division.

    • Red blood cells are shaped as biconcave disks and have a lifespan of about 120 days.

    • Oxygen binds reversibly to haemoglobin to form oxyhaemoglobin and changes the color of the blood.

    • Oxyhaemoglobin releases oxygen in response to low pH, low oxygen levels, or increased temperature.

    • Erythropoiesis is regulated by a homeostatic negative feedback mechanism, while erythropoietin is the hormone responsible for red blood cell production.

    • Erythrocytes are destroyed by macrophages in the spleen, bone marrow, and liver.

    • Iron is released during the destruction of erythrocytes and is used to form new haemoglobin molecules, and biliverdin is converted into bilirubin before being excreted in bile.

    • Leukocytes (white blood cells) are responsible for defence and immunity, and they detect and destroy foreign or abnormal material.

    • Leukocytes are the largest blood cells and contain nuclei, with granulocytes and agranulocytes being the two main types.

    • Neutrophils are the most abundant type of granulocytes, being responsible for protecting the body against bacterial invasion and removing debris, and are highly mobile.

    • Eosinophils are less active in phagocytosis but are specialized for the elimination of parasites, releasing toxic chemicals when they bind to infecting organisms.

    • Normal leukocyte counts in adult blood consist of 5-9 x 10^7/L, with granulocytes accounting for 40-75% and agranulocytes accounting for 20-50%, with monocytes and lymphocytes being the most common agranulocytes.

    • Erythrocytes remain fairly constant in number due to the bone marrow producing them at the rate of destruction, with the primary stimulus for increased erythropoiesis being hypoxia.

    • Erythrocytes have a lifespan of about 120 days, and their breakdown, or haemolysis, is carried out by macrophages in the spleen, bone marrow, and liver.

    • Haemolysis releases iron, which is returned to the bone marrow to form new haemoglobin molecules, and biliverdin is converted to bilirubin before being excreted in bile.

    • The liver converts bilirubin from a fat-soluble to a water-soluble form to be excreted in bile.

    • The kidney produces erythropoietin, which regulates red blood cell production and is primarily stimulated by hypoxia.

    • Granulocytes are the largest and most abundant type of leukocytes, with neutrophils being the most common type, making up 40-75% of all leukocytes.

    • Neutrophils are the first line of defense against bacterial invasion, being attracted to the site of infection by chemotaxins and engulfing and killing bacteria by phagocytosis.

    • Eosinophils are specialized for the elimination of parasites, releasing toxic chemicals when they bind to infecting organisms.

    • Eosinophils take up alkaline methylene blue when stained in the laboratory, and their name comes from the red acid dye, eosin, which they take up.

    • Neutrophils take up both dyes, eosin and methylene blue, and are purple in color.

    • Neutrophils have complex, multilobed nuclei and lysosomes containing enzymes in their granules for digesting engulfed material.

    • Neutrophils live for 6-9 hours in the bloodstream.

    • Granulocytes are the largest blood cells, accounting for about 1% of the blood volume.

    • Leukocytosis, or rising white cell numbers in the bloodstream, can indicate a physiological problem, such as infection, trauma, or malignancy.

    • Leukocytes are important for defence and immunity and are involved in detecting and destroying foreign or abnormal material.

    • Erythropoiesis is regulated by a homeostatic negative feedback mechanism and is primarily stimulated by hypoxia.

    • Erythrocytes are responsible for transporting oxygen to the body's tissues, and their oxygen-carrying capacity is affected by factors such as pH and oxygen levels.

    • Erythrocytes undergo haemolysis, or destruction, by macrophages in the spleen, bone marrow, and liver, and the iron and biliverdin released during this process are recycled for new haemoglobin and bilirubin production.

    • Erythropoietin is the hormone that regulates red blood cell production and is primarily produced by the kidney in response to hypoxia.

    • Leukocytes are the most abundant type of blood cells and are involved in defence and immunity, detecting and destroying foreign or abnormal material.

    • Erythrocytes are the most abundant type of blood cells and are responsible for transporting oxygen to the body's tissues.

    • The red blood cell has a biconcave shape, with a lifespan of approximately 120 days, and undergoes haemolysis in the spleen, bone marrow, and liver.

    • Haemoglobin is the primary oxygen-carrying molecule in red blood cells, and its affinity for oxygen is influenced by factors such as pH, temperature, and oxygen concentration.

    • Oxyhaemoglobin releases oxygen in response to low pH, low oxygen levels, or increased temperature.

    • The liver is responsible for processing and excreting bilirubin, which is a byproduct of the destruction of red blood cells.

    • Erythropoietin is the hormone that regulates red blood cell production, and its production is primarily stimulated by hypoxia.

    • The kidney is the primary site of erythropoietin production.

    • Granulocytes are the largest type of leukocytes and are involved in defence and immunity by detecting and destroying foreign or abnormal material.

    • Neutrophils are the most common type of granulocyte and are responsible for protecting the body against bacterial invasion.

    • Eosinophils are a type of granulocyte that is specialized for the elimination of parasites.

    • Leukocytes are the largest blood cells and are involved in defence and immunity, making up about 1% of the blood volume.

    • Erythropoiesis is the process by which red blood cells are produced from stem cells, taking approximately 7 days, and involves the loss of the nucleus and the development of a biconcave shape.

    • Oxygen binds reversibly to haemoglobin to form oxyhaemoglobin and changes the color of the blood.

    • Erythrocytes have a lifespan of about 120 days and undergo haemolysis, or destruction, in the spleen, bone marrow, and liver.

    • Haemoglobin plays a crucial role in the transport of oxygen to the body's tissues and is influenced by factors such as pH, temperature, and oxygen concentration.

    • Eosinophils are a type of granulocyte that is specialized for the elimination of parasites, releasing toxic chemicals when they bind to infecting organisms.

    • Erythrocytes are the most abundant type of blood cells, responsible for transporting oxygen to the body's tissues and making up about 40-45% of the blood volume.

    • Erythropoiesis is regulated by a homeostatic negative feedback mechanism, with erythropoietin being the primary hormone responsible for red blood cell production.

    • Erythrocytes are destroyed by macrophages in the spleen, bone marrow, and liver, and the iron and biliverdin released during this process are recycled for new haemoglobin and bilirubin production.

    • Neutrophils are the most abundant type of leukocytes and are responsible for protecting the body against bacterial invasion, making up about 40-75% of all leukocytes.

    • Neutrophils are the most common type of granulocyte, accounting for about 40-75% of all leuk

    • Haemopoiesis is the process through which blood cells develop, with all blood cells originating from pluripotent stem cells in the bone marrow.

    • Plasma, the liquid component of blood, is mainly water (90-92%) carrying various dissolved and suspended substances, including proteins, electrolytes, nutrients, waste products, hormones, and gases.

    • Plasma proteins, which make up about 7% of plasma, are responsible for maintaining normal plasma volume in the body. They include albumins, globulins, and clotting factors.

    • Albumins, the most abundant plasma proteins, maintain osmotic pressure and act as carrier molecules for substances like free fatty acids, drugs, and steroid hormones.

    • Globulins, which include immunoglobulins (antibodies), transport hormones and mineral salts, and inhibit some proteolytic enzymes.

    • Clotting factors are responsible for coagulation of blood and are present in plasma.

    • Electrolytes, including calcium, potassium, and sodium, play important roles in muscle contraction, nerve impulse transmission, and acid-base balance.

    • Blood pH is maintained between 7.35 and 7.45 by an ongoing buffering system.

    • Nutrients, such as glucose, amino acids, and vitamins, are transported in the bloodstream for immediate use or storage by cells in the body.

    • Waste products, including urea, creatinine, uric acid, and carbon dioxide, are carried in the blood to the kidneys or lungs for excretion.

    • Hormones, which are produced by endocrine glands, are secreted into the blood and transported to target tissues for various physiological functions.

    • Oxygen, which is not very soluble in water, is transported in the blood bound to haemoglobin in red blood cells.

    • The process of blood cell formation is called haemopoiesis and occurs primarily in red bone marrow, with the majority of blood cells being erythrocytes (red blood cells).

    • Erythrocytes, which are biconcave discs with no nucleus, have a diameter of about 7 µm and are primarily responsible for transporting oxygen and some carbon dioxide throughout the body.

    • Most lymphocytes, in addition to red bone marrow, are produced in lymphoid tissue.

    • Platelets, which are responsible for blood clotting, are also present in the blood.

    • Erythrocytes have a lifespan of about 120 days and are replaced by new cells produced in the bone marrow.

    • Red bone marrow produces all blood cells, but over time, it is replaced by fatty yellow marrow, which has no haemopoietic function.

    • Haemopoiesis in adults is primarily confined to flat bones, irregular bones, and the ends of long bones.

    • Red blood cells contain no intracellular organelles, providing maximum space for haemoglobin.

    • Erythrocytes are flexible and can squeeze through narrow capillaries.

    • The cellular content of blood includes red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets (thrombocytes), with erythrocytes being the most abundant type.

    • Erythropoiesis is the process of erythrocyte (red blood cell) development from stem cells, taking approximately 7 days.

    • Erythrocytes lose their nuclei as they mature and become incapable of division.

    • Red blood cells are shaped as biconcave disks and have a lifespan of about 120 days.

    • Oxygen binds reversibly to haemoglobin to form oxyhaemoglobin and changes the color of the blood.

    • Oxyhaemoglobin releases oxygen in response to low pH, low oxygen levels, or increased temperature.

    • Erythropoiesis is regulated by a homeostatic negative feedback mechanism, while erythropoietin is the hormone responsible for red blood cell production.

    • Erythrocytes are destroyed by macrophages in the spleen, bone marrow, and liver.

    • Iron is released during the destruction of erythrocytes and is used to form new haemoglobin molecules, and biliverdin is converted into bilirubin before being excreted in bile.

    • Leukocytes (white blood cells) are responsible for defence and immunity, and they detect and destroy foreign or abnormal material.

    • Leukocytes are the largest blood cells and contain nuclei, with granulocytes and agranulocytes being the two main types.

    • Neutrophils are the most abundant type of granulocytes, being responsible for protecting the body against bacterial invasion and removing debris, and are highly mobile.

    • Eosinophils are less active in phagocytosis but are specialized for the elimination of parasites, releasing toxic chemicals when they bind to infecting organisms.

    • Normal leukocyte counts in adult blood consist of 5-9 x 10^7/L, with granulocytes accounting for 40-75% and agranulocytes accounting for 20-50%, with monocytes and lymphocytes being the most common agranulocytes.

    • Erythrocytes remain fairly constant in number due to the bone marrow producing them at the rate of destruction, with the primary stimulus for increased erythropoiesis being hypoxia.

    • Erythrocytes have a lifespan of about 120 days, and their breakdown, or haemolysis, is carried out by macrophages in the spleen, bone marrow, and liver.

    • Haemolysis releases iron, which is returned to the bone marrow to form new haemoglobin molecules, and biliverdin is converted to bilirubin before being excreted in bile.

    • The liver converts bilirubin from a fat-soluble to a water-soluble form to be excreted in bile.

    • The kidney produces erythropoietin, which regulates red blood cell production and is primarily stimulated by hypoxia.

    • Granulocytes are the largest and most abundant type of leukocytes, with neutrophils being the most common type, making up 40-75% of all leukocytes.

    • Neutrophils are the first line of defense against bacterial invasion, being attracted to the site of infection by chemotaxins and engulfing and killing bacteria by phagocytosis.

    • Eosinophils are specialized for the elimination of parasites, releasing toxic chemicals when they bind to infecting organisms.

    • Eosinophils take up alkaline methylene blue when stained in the laboratory, and their name comes from the red acid dye, eosin, which they take up.

    • Neutrophils take up both dyes, eosin and methylene blue, and are purple in color.

    • Neutrophils have complex, multilobed nuclei and lysosomes containing enzymes in their granules for digesting engulfed material.

    • Neutrophils live for 6-9 hours in the bloodstream.

    • Granulocytes are the largest blood cells, accounting for about 1% of the blood volume.

    • Leukocytosis, or rising white cell numbers in the bloodstream, can indicate a physiological problem, such as infection, trauma, or malignancy.

    • Leukocytes are important for defence and immunity and are involved in detecting and destroying foreign or abnormal material.

    • Erythropoiesis is regulated by a homeostatic negative feedback mechanism and is primarily stimulated by hypoxia.

    • Erythrocytes are responsible for transporting oxygen to the body's tissues, and their oxygen-carrying capacity is affected by factors such as pH and oxygen levels.

    • Erythrocytes undergo haemolysis, or destruction, by macrophages in the spleen, bone marrow, and liver, and the iron and biliverdin released during this process are recycled for new haemoglobin and bilirubin production.

    • Erythropoietin is the hormone that regulates red blood cell production and is primarily produced by the kidney in response to hypoxia.

    • Leukocytes are the most abundant type of blood cells and are involved in defence and immunity, detecting and destroying foreign or abnormal material.

    • Erythrocytes are the most abundant type of blood cells and are responsible for transporting oxygen to the body's tissues.

    • The red blood cell has a biconcave shape, with a lifespan of approximately 120 days, and undergoes haemolysis in the spleen, bone marrow, and liver.

    • Haemoglobin is the primary oxygen-carrying molecule in red blood cells, and its affinity for oxygen is influenced by factors such as pH, temperature, and oxygen concentration.

    • Oxyhaemoglobin releases oxygen in response to low pH, low oxygen levels, or increased temperature.

    • The liver is responsible for processing and excreting bilirubin, which is a byproduct of the destruction of red blood cells.

    • Erythropoietin is the hormone that regulates red blood cell production, and its production is primarily stimulated by hypoxia.

    • The kidney is the primary site of erythropoietin production.

    • Granulocytes are the largest type of leukocytes and are involved in defence and immunity by detecting and destroying foreign or abnormal material.

    • Neutrophils are the most common type of granulocyte and are responsible for protecting the body against bacterial invasion.

    • Eosinophils are a type of granulocyte that is specialized for the elimination of parasites.

    • Leukocytes are the largest blood cells and are involved in defence and immunity, making up about 1% of the blood volume.

    • Erythropoiesis is the process by which red blood cells are produced from stem cells, taking approximately 7 days, and involves the loss of the nucleus and the development of a biconcave shape.

    • Oxygen binds reversibly to haemoglobin to form oxyhaemoglobin and changes the color of the blood.

    • Erythrocytes have a lifespan of about 120 days and undergo haemolysis, or destruction, in the spleen, bone marrow, and liver.

    • Haemoglobin plays a crucial role in the transport of oxygen to the body's tissues and is influenced by factors such as pH, temperature, and oxygen concentration.

    • Eosinophils are a type of granulocyte that is specialized for the elimination of parasites, releasing toxic chemicals when they bind to infecting organisms.

    • Erythrocytes are the most abundant type of blood cells, responsible for transporting oxygen to the body's tissues and making up about 40-45% of the blood volume.

    • Erythropoiesis is regulated by a homeostatic negative feedback mechanism, with erythropoietin being the primary hormone responsible for red blood cell production.

    • Erythrocytes are destroyed by macrophages in the spleen, bone marrow, and liver, and the iron and biliverdin released during this process are recycled for new haemoglobin and bilirubin production.

    • Neutrophils are the most abundant type of leukocytes and are responsible for protecting the body against bacterial invasion, making up about 40-75% of all leukocytes.

    • Neutrophils are the most common type of granulocyte, accounting for about 40-75% of all leuk

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    Test your knowledge on the process of erythrocyte development from stem cells, including the stages of erythropoiesis, release of immature cells as reticulocytes, and maturation into erythrocytes within the circulation.

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