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What is the approximate composition of plasma in blood?
What is the approximate composition of plasma in blood?
- 70% of the volume of blood
- 45% of the volume of blood
- 30% of the volume of blood
- 55% of the volume of blood (correct)
How is the separation of blood cells and plasma usually achieved?
How is the separation of blood cells and plasma usually achieved?
- Centrifugation (correct)
- Simple gravity
- Filtration
- Evaporation
What proportion of body weight does blood make up in a 70 kg man?
What proportion of body weight does blood make up in a 70 kg man?
- 20%
- 10%
- 15%
- 7% (correct)
What is the role of blood in distributing heat around the body?
What is the role of blood in distributing heat around the body?
What is the function of antibodies transported by the blood?
What is the function of antibodies transported by the blood?
How does blood maintain a fairly constant environment for body cells?
How does blood maintain a fairly constant environment for body cells?
Which type of white blood cell is involved in allergic reactions and has granules filled with heparin and histamine?
Which type of white blood cell is involved in allergic reactions and has granules filled with heparin and histamine?
What triggers basophil degranulation in allergic reactions?
What triggers basophil degranulation in allergic reactions?
Which type of white blood cell is similar to basophils but is fixed in tissues and degranulates rapidly?
Which type of white blood cell is similar to basophils but is fixed in tissues and degranulates rapidly?
Which type of white blood cell is not present in the text but mentioned in the figure?
Which type of white blood cell is not present in the text but mentioned in the figure?
Which type of white blood cell circulates in the blood and produces interleukin-1, among other functions?
Which type of white blood cell circulates in the blood and produces interleukin-1, among other functions?
Which non-nucleated cell fragments promote blood clotting?
Which non-nucleated cell fragments promote blood clotting?
What is the series of processes that stops bleeding when a blood vessel is damaged?
What is the series of processes that stops bleeding when a blood vessel is damaged?
What initiates vasoconstriction and forms a plug at the damaged site during haemostasis?
What initiates vasoconstriction and forms a plug at the damaged site during haemostasis?
What involves multiple factors that activate each other in a specific order during blood clotting?
What involves multiple factors that activate each other in a specific order during blood clotting?
What can initiate haemostasis as part of the final common pathway?
What can initiate haemostasis as part of the final common pathway?
Which vitamin is essential for the synthesis of factors II, VII, IX, and X?
Which vitamin is essential for the synthesis of factors II, VII, IX, and X?
What triggers the intrinsic pathway of blood clotting?
What triggers the intrinsic pathway of blood clotting?
Which factor is responsible for the breakdown of fibrin in the process of thrombolysis?
Which factor is responsible for the breakdown of fibrin in the process of thrombolysis?
What role does thrombin play in the process of blood clotting?
What role does thrombin play in the process of blood clotting?
Which of the following is a self-perpetuating process in blood clotting?
Which of the following is a self-perpetuating process in blood clotting?
What is released from damaged endothelial cells to convert plasminogen to plasmin?
What is released from damaged endothelial cells to convert plasminogen to plasmin?
What is the role of heparin in controlling coagulation?
What is the role of heparin in controlling coagulation?
What initiates coagulation by releasing a complex of chemicals called thromboplastin or tissue factor?
What initiates coagulation by releasing a complex of chemicals called thromboplastin or tissue factor?
What is the first stage in the breakdown of fibrin in thrombolysis?
What is the first stage in the breakdown of fibrin in thrombolysis?
Which pathway is activated rapidly following tissue damage?
Which pathway is activated rapidly following tissue damage?
What is the primary function of erythrocytes?
What is the primary function of erythrocytes?
Which hormone stimulates erythropoiesis in response to low oxygen levels?
Which hormone stimulates erythropoiesis in response to low oxygen levels?
What is the lifespan of erythrocytes in the bloodstream?
What is the lifespan of erythrocytes in the bloodstream?
What is the fate of iron released from the destruction of erythrocytes?
What is the fate of iron released from the destruction of erythrocytes?
What is the main function of leukocytes in the bloodstream?
What is the main function of leukocytes in the bloodstream?
Which leukocyte type contains granules in their cytoplasm?
Which leukocyte type contains granules in their cytoplasm?
What is the primary function of neutrophils?
What is the primary function of neutrophils?
Which leukocyte type eliminates parasites and releases toxic chemicals?
Which leukocyte type eliminates parasites and releases toxic chemicals?
What is the role of haemoglobin in red blood cells?
What is the role of haemoglobin in red blood cells?
What determines the color of blood?
What determines the color of blood?
In which part of the body is erythropoietin primarily produced?
In which part of the body is erythropoietin primarily produced?
Where are immature cells (reticulocytes) released into after leaving the bone marrow?
Where are immature cells (reticulocytes) released into after leaving the bone marrow?
What is the primary component of plasma?
What is the primary component of plasma?
Which cells lack a nucleus and have a biconcave shape?
Which cells lack a nucleus and have a biconcave shape?
Where does haemopoiesis occur?
Where does haemopoiesis occur?
Which type of blood cell is involved in clotting and healing?
Which type of blood cell is involved in clotting and healing?
What is the main function of plasma proteins?
What is the main function of plasma proteins?
Which substance is transported in the blood as oxyhemoglobin in red blood cells?
Which substance is transported in the blood as oxyhemoglobin in red blood cells?
What are the waste products of protein metabolism carried to the kidneys for excretion?
What are the waste products of protein metabolism carried to the kidneys for excretion?
Which blood component has various roles in immunity and infection fighting?
Which blood component has various roles in immunity and infection fighting?
What is the approximate proportion of plasma in the volume of blood?
What is the approximate proportion of plasma in the volume of blood?
What is the role of heparin in controlling coagulation?
What is the role of heparin in controlling coagulation?
Which hormone stimulates erythropoiesis in response to low oxygen levels?
Which hormone stimulates erythropoiesis in response to low oxygen levels?
Where does haemopoiesis occur?
Where does haemopoiesis occur?
What is released from damaged endothelial cells to convert plasminogen to plasmin?
What is released from damaged endothelial cells to convert plasminogen to plasmin?
What is the primary function of leukocytes in the bloodstream?
What is the primary function of leukocytes in the bloodstream?
Which blood component is primarily responsible for maintaining osmotic pressure and blood viscosity?
Which blood component is primarily responsible for maintaining osmotic pressure and blood viscosity?
What is the primary function of platelets in the bloodstream?
What is the primary function of platelets in the bloodstream?
What is the primary function of erythrocytes in the bloodstream?
What is the primary function of erythrocytes in the bloodstream?
Which type of white blood cell is primarily involved in immunity and infection fighting?
Which type of white blood cell is primarily involved in immunity and infection fighting?
Where does haemopoiesis occur?
Where does haemopoiesis occur?
Which substance is transported to the kidneys for excretion as a waste product of protein metabolism?
Which substance is transported to the kidneys for excretion as a waste product of protein metabolism?
What role do hormones play in the bloodstream?
What role do hormones play in the bloodstream?
What is the primary function of leukocytes in the bloodstream?
What is the primary function of leukocytes in the bloodstream?
What is the role of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream?
What is the role of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream?
What is the main function of plasma proteins?
What is the main function of plasma proteins?
What is the primary function of neutrophils in the bloodstream?
What is the primary function of neutrophils in the bloodstream?
What is the primary role of albumins in plasma?
What is the primary role of albumins in plasma?
Which type of white blood cell is involved in allergic reactions and has granules filled with heparin and histamine?
Which type of white blood cell is involved in allergic reactions and has granules filled with heparin and histamine?
What is the primary function of plasma proteins?
What is the primary function of plasma proteins?
What initiates coagulation by releasing a complex of chemicals called thromboplastin or tissue factor?
What initiates coagulation by releasing a complex of chemicals called thromboplastin or tissue factor?
What is the primary function of erythrocytes?
What is the primary function of erythrocytes?
Which leukocyte type eliminates parasites and releases toxic chemicals?
Which leukocyte type eliminates parasites and releases toxic chemicals?
Where does haemopoiesis occur?
Where does haemopoiesis occur?
What determines the color of blood?
What determines the color of blood?
What role does thrombin play in the process of blood clotting?
What role does thrombin play in the process of blood clotting?
What are the waste products of protein metabolism carried to the kidneys for excretion?
What are the waste products of protein metabolism carried to the kidneys for excretion?
What is the role of haemoglobin in red blood cells?
What is the role of haemoglobin in red blood cells?
Which hormone stimulates erythropoiesis in response to low oxygen levels?
Which hormone stimulates erythropoiesis in response to low oxygen levels?
What is the primary function of erythrocytes?
What is the primary function of erythrocytes?
Which hormone stimulates erythropoiesis in response to low oxygen levels?
Which hormone stimulates erythropoiesis in response to low oxygen levels?
What is the main function of leukocytes in the bloodstream?
What is the main function of leukocytes in the bloodstream?
What determines the color of blood?
What determines the color of blood?
What is the role of thrombin in the process of blood clotting?
What is the role of thrombin in the process of blood clotting?
Which leukocyte type eliminates parasites and releases toxic chemicals?
Which leukocyte type eliminates parasites and releases toxic chemicals?
Where are immature cells (reticulocytes) released into after leaving the bone marrow?
Where are immature cells (reticulocytes) released into after leaving the bone marrow?
What initiates vasoconstriction and forms a plug at the damaged site during hemostasis?
What initiates vasoconstriction and forms a plug at the damaged site during hemostasis?
What is the approximate composition of plasma in blood?
What is the approximate composition of plasma in blood?
What triggers the intrinsic pathway of blood clotting?
What triggers the intrinsic pathway of blood clotting?
Which vitamin is essential for the synthesis of blood clotting factors II, VII, IX, and X?
Which vitamin is essential for the synthesis of blood clotting factors II, VII, IX, and X?
What initiates the extrinsic pathway of blood clotting following tissue damage?
What initiates the extrinsic pathway of blood clotting following tissue damage?
Which factor is responsible for the breakdown of fibrin in the process of thrombolysis?
Which factor is responsible for the breakdown of fibrin in the process of thrombolysis?
What serves as a powerful stimulator of its own production in the process of blood clotting?
What serves as a powerful stimulator of its own production in the process of blood clotting?
What are activated clotting factors rapidly cleared from the blood by in the process of coagulation control?
What are activated clotting factors rapidly cleared from the blood by in the process of coagulation control?
Which process begins the removal of a formed blood clot and the healing of the damaged blood vessel?
Which process begins the removal of a formed blood clot and the healing of the damaged blood vessel?
What triggers the intrinsic pathway of blood clotting when blood comes into contact with damaged blood vessel lining?
What triggers the intrinsic pathway of blood clotting when blood comes into contact with damaged blood vessel lining?
Which substance is converted to the enzyme plasmin in the process of thrombolysis?
Which substance is converted to the enzyme plasmin in the process of thrombolysis?
What is rapidly released from the damaged endothelial cells to convert plasminogen to plasmin during thrombolysis?
What is rapidly released from the damaged endothelial cells to convert plasminogen to plasmin during thrombolysis?
What is the primary function of plasma proteins in controlling coagulation?
What is the primary function of plasma proteins in controlling coagulation?
What is the primary function of plasma in the bloodstream?
What is the primary function of plasma in the bloodstream?
Which blood component constitutes approximately 55% of the volume of blood?
Which blood component constitutes approximately 55% of the volume of blood?
What is the approximate blood volume in adults, based on body weight?
What is the approximate blood volume in adults, based on body weight?
What is the approximate proportion of body weight that blood makes up in a 70 kg man?
What is the approximate proportion of body weight that blood makes up in a 70 kg man?
Where is erythropoietin primarily produced in the body?
Where is erythropoietin primarily produced in the body?
What is the primary function of leukocytes in the bloodstream?
What is the primary function of leukocytes in the bloodstream?
Which component of whole blood makes up 55% of its composition?
Which component of whole blood makes up 55% of its composition?
Where are plasma proteins primarily produced?
Where are plasma proteins primarily produced?
What is the primary function of albumins in plasma?
What is the primary function of albumins in plasma?
Which waste product of protein metabolism is carried to the kidneys for excretion?
Which waste product of protein metabolism is carried to the kidneys for excretion?
Where does haemopoiesis occur in the body?
Where does haemopoiesis occur in the body?
What is the primary function of neutrophils in the bloodstream?
What is the primary function of neutrophils in the bloodstream?
What is the primary function of erythrocytes in the bloodstream?
What is the primary function of erythrocytes in the bloodstream?
What is the primary role of platelets in the bloodstream?
What is the primary role of platelets in the bloodstream?
Which substance is transported in the bloodstream to different parts of the body?
Which substance is transported in the bloodstream to different parts of the body?
What is the primary function of leukocytes in the bloodstream?
What is the primary function of leukocytes in the bloodstream?
What triggers basophil degranulation in allergic reactions?
What triggers basophil degranulation in allergic reactions?
What initiates coagulation by releasing a complex of chemicals called thromboplastin or tissue factor?
What initiates coagulation by releasing a complex of chemicals called thromboplastin or tissue factor?
Which type of white blood cell is involved in allergic reactions and has granules filled with heparin and histamine?
Which type of white blood cell is involved in allergic reactions and has granules filled with heparin and histamine?
What initiates vasoconstriction and forms a plug at the damaged site during haemostasis?
What initiates vasoconstriction and forms a plug at the damaged site during haemostasis?
What is the approximate proportion of plasma in the volume of blood?
What is the approximate proportion of plasma in the volume of blood?
Which blood component is primarily responsible for maintaining osmotic pressure and blood viscosity?
Which blood component is primarily responsible for maintaining osmotic pressure and blood viscosity?
What are the waste products of protein metabolism carried to the kidneys for excretion?
What are the waste products of protein metabolism carried to the kidneys for excretion?
Which leukocyte type eliminates parasites and releases toxic chemicals?
Which leukocyte type eliminates parasites and releases toxic chemicals?
What is the primary function of erythrocytes?
What is the primary function of erythrocytes?
Where does haemopoiesis occur?
Where does haemopoiesis occur?
What role does thrombin play in the process of blood clotting?
What role does thrombin play in the process of blood clotting?
What is the approximate composition of plasma in blood?
What is the approximate composition of plasma in blood?
What proportion of body weight does blood make up in a 70 kg man?
What proportion of body weight does blood make up in a 70 kg man?
Which type of white blood cell is similar to basophils but is fixed in tissues and degranulates rapidly?
Which type of white blood cell is similar to basophils but is fixed in tissues and degranulates rapidly?
Which of the following factors is essential for the synthesis of factors II, VII, IX, and X?
Which of the following factors is essential for the synthesis of factors II, VII, IX, and X?
What initiates the extrinsic pathway of blood clotting following tissue damage?
What initiates the extrinsic pathway of blood clotting following tissue damage?
Which factor is responsible for the breakdown of fibrin in the process of thrombolysis?
Which factor is responsible for the breakdown of fibrin in the process of thrombolysis?
Which of the following is a rapid deactivator of activated clotting factors?
Which of the following is a rapid deactivator of activated clotting factors?
What triggers the intrinsic pathway of blood clotting when blood comes into contact with damaged blood vessel lining?
What triggers the intrinsic pathway of blood clotting when blood comes into contact with damaged blood vessel lining?
Which of the following is primarily responsible for maintaining osmotic pressure and blood viscosity?
Which of the following is primarily responsible for maintaining osmotic pressure and blood viscosity?
What is the primary function of neutrophils in the bloodstream?
What is the primary function of neutrophils in the bloodstream?
Which hormone stimulates erythropoiesis in response to low oxygen levels?
Which hormone stimulates erythropoiesis in response to low oxygen levels?
What serves as a powerful stimulator of its own production in the process of blood clotting?
What serves as a powerful stimulator of its own production in the process of blood clotting?
Which vitamin is essential for the synthesis of factors II, VII, IX, and X?
Which vitamin is essential for the synthesis of factors II, VII, IX, and X?
What is the primary function of erythropoietin?
What is the primary function of erythropoietin?
Which blood component is primarily responsible for maintaining osmotic pressure and blood viscosity?
Which blood component is primarily responsible for maintaining osmotic pressure and blood viscosity?
Where does haemopoiesis occur?
Where does haemopoiesis occur?
What is the primary function of neutrophils in the bloodstream?
What is the primary function of neutrophils in the bloodstream?
What determines the color of blood?
What determines the color of blood?
What initiates vasoconstriction and forms a plug at the damaged site during haemostasis?
What initiates vasoconstriction and forms a plug at the damaged site during haemostasis?
Which type of white blood cell is primarily involved in immunity and infection fighting?
Which type of white blood cell is primarily involved in immunity and infection fighting?
What is the primary function of plasma proteins in controlling coagulation?
What is the primary function of plasma proteins in controlling coagulation?
What is the approximate composition of plasma in blood?
What is the approximate composition of plasma in blood?
Which substance is transported to the kidneys for excretion as a waste product of protein metabolism?
Which substance is transported to the kidneys for excretion as a waste product of protein metabolism?
What is the function of antibodies transported by the blood?
What is the function of antibodies transported by the blood?
What triggers the intrinsic pathway of blood clotting when blood comes into contact with damaged blood vessel lining?
What triggers the intrinsic pathway of blood clotting when blood comes into contact with damaged blood vessel lining?
What is the approximate proportion of plasma in the volume of blood?
What is the approximate proportion of plasma in the volume of blood?
In adults, what is the approximate total blood volume based on body weight (in mL/kg)?
In adults, what is the approximate total blood volume based on body weight (in mL/kg)?
What is the approximate proportion of body weight that blood makes up in a 70 kg man?
What is the approximate proportion of body weight that blood makes up in a 70 kg man?
What is the approximate blood volume in a 70 kg man (in liters)?
What is the approximate blood volume in a 70 kg man (in liters)?
What is the primary function of plasma in the bloodstream?
What is the primary function of plasma in the bloodstream?
What is the approximate proportion of blood volume and the cell fraction?
What is the approximate proportion of blood volume and the cell fraction?
Which factor is responsible for the formation of a complex of chemicals called thromboplastin or tissue factor, which initiates coagulation?
Which factor is responsible for the formation of a complex of chemicals called thromboplastin or tissue factor, which initiates coagulation?
Which factor is essential for the synthesis of blood clotting factors II, VII, IX, and X?
Which factor is essential for the synthesis of blood clotting factors II, VII, IX, and X?
Which factor is primarily responsible for maintaining osmotic pressure and blood viscosity?
Which factor is primarily responsible for maintaining osmotic pressure and blood viscosity?
Which factor is rapidly released from damaged endothelial cells to convert plasminogen to plasmin during thrombolysis?
Which factor is rapidly released from damaged endothelial cells to convert plasminogen to plasmin during thrombolysis?
Which substance is transported to the kidneys for excretion as a waste product of protein metabolism?
Which substance is transported to the kidneys for excretion as a waste product of protein metabolism?
Which leukocyte type eliminates parasites and releases toxic chemicals?
Which leukocyte type eliminates parasites and releases toxic chemicals?
What triggers the intrinsic pathway of blood clotting when blood comes into contact with damaged blood vessel lining?
What triggers the intrinsic pathway of blood clotting when blood comes into contact with damaged blood vessel lining?
Where does haemopoiesis occur in the body?
Where does haemopoiesis occur in the body?
What role do hormones play in the bloodstream?
What role do hormones play in the bloodstream?
Which blood component is primarily responsible for distributing heat around the body?
Which blood component is primarily responsible for distributing heat around the body?
In which part of the body does haemopoiesis occur?
In which part of the body does haemopoiesis occur?
What is the primary function of platelets in the bloodstream?
What is the primary function of platelets in the bloodstream?
Which of the following substances is primarily transported to the kidneys for excretion as a waste product of protein metabolism?
Which of the following substances is primarily transported to the kidneys for excretion as a waste product of protein metabolism?
What is the primary function of erythrocytes (red blood cells) in the bloodstream?
What is the primary function of erythrocytes (red blood cells) in the bloodstream?
Which hormone stimulates erythropoiesis in response to low oxygen levels?
Which hormone stimulates erythropoiesis in response to low oxygen levels?
What is the approximate proportion of plasma in the volume of blood?
What is the approximate proportion of plasma in the volume of blood?
Which leukocyte type contains granules in their cytoplasm?
Which leukocyte type contains granules in their cytoplasm?
What proportion of body weight does blood make up in a 70 kg man?
What proportion of body weight does blood make up in a 70 kg man?
What serves as a powerful stimulator of its own production in the process of blood clotting?
What serves as a powerful stimulator of its own production in the process of blood clotting?
What role do hormones play in the bloodstream?
What role do hormones play in the bloodstream?
How does blood maintain a fairly constant environment for body cells?
How does blood maintain a fairly constant environment for body cells?
Which type of white blood cell is similar to basophils but is fixed in tissues and degranulates rapidly?
Which type of white blood cell is similar to basophils but is fixed in tissues and degranulates rapidly?
What initiates vasoconstriction and forms a plug at the damaged site during haemostasis?
What initiates vasoconstriction and forms a plug at the damaged site during haemostasis?
Which hormone stimulates erythropoiesis in response to low oxygen levels?
Which hormone stimulates erythropoiesis in response to low oxygen levels?
Which of the following factors is essential for the synthesis of factors II, VII, IX, and X?
Which of the following factors is essential for the synthesis of factors II, VII, IX, and X?
Where does haemopoiesis occur in the body?
Where does haemopoiesis occur in the body?
What are the waste products of protein metabolism carried to the kidneys for excretion?
What are the waste products of protein metabolism carried to the kidneys for excretion?
Which leukocyte type eliminates parasites and releases toxic chemicals?
Which leukocyte type eliminates parasites and releases toxic chemicals?
What triggers basophil degranulation in allergic reactions?
What triggers basophil degranulation in allergic reactions?
What is rapidly released from the damaged endothelial cells to convert plasminogen to plasmin during thrombolysis?
What is rapidly released from the damaged endothelial cells to convert plasminogen to plasmin during thrombolysis?
What initiates vasoconstriction and forms a plug at the damaged site during hemostasis?
What initiates vasoconstriction and forms a plug at the damaged site during hemostasis?
What is the primary role of albumins in plasma?
What is the primary role of albumins in plasma?
What proportion of body weight does blood make up in a 70 kg man?
What proportion of body weight does blood make up in a 70 kg man?
Which hormone is mainly responsible for stimulating erythropoiesis in response to low oxygen levels?
Which hormone is mainly responsible for stimulating erythropoiesis in response to low oxygen levels?
What is the primary function of neutrophils in the bloodstream?
What is the primary function of neutrophils in the bloodstream?
What is the approximate lifespan of erythrocytes in the bloodstream?
What is the approximate lifespan of erythrocytes in the bloodstream?
Which component of red blood cells binds reversibly with oxygen to form oxyhaemoglobin?
Which component of red blood cells binds reversibly with oxygen to form oxyhaemoglobin?
What is mainly responsible for determining the color of blood based on its oxygen levels?
What is mainly responsible for determining the color of blood based on its oxygen levels?
What is the primary function of eosinophils in the bloodstream?
What is the primary function of eosinophils in the bloodstream?
Which hormone is mainly produced by the kidneys and stimulates erythropoiesis?
Which hormone is mainly produced by the kidneys and stimulates erythropoiesis?
Where are erythrocytes destroyed, releasing iron and biliverdin?
Where are erythrocytes destroyed, releasing iron and biliverdin?
What is the primary role of granulocytes in the bloodstream?
What is the primary role of granulocytes in the bloodstream?
Which of the following is NOT transported by blood?
Which of the following is NOT transported by blood?
What constitutes approximately 55% of the volume of blood?
What constitutes approximately 55% of the volume of blood?
What is the average total blood volume in adults?
What is the average total blood volume in adults?
Which part of the body produces erythropoietin primarily?
Which part of the body produces erythropoietin primarily?
Approximately what proportion of body weight does blood make up in a 70 kg man?
Approximately what proportion of body weight does blood make up in a 70 kg man?
What is the primary function of plasma proteins in controlling coagulation?
What is the primary function of plasma proteins in controlling coagulation?
Which cells are primarily responsible for carrying oxygen in the blood?
Which cells are primarily responsible for carrying oxygen in the blood?
Which substance is essential for the synthesis of blood clotting factors II, VII, IX, and X?
Which substance is essential for the synthesis of blood clotting factors II, VII, IX, and X?
What hormone stimulates erythropoiesis in response to low oxygen levels?
What hormone stimulates erythropoiesis in response to low oxygen levels?
What initiates the intrinsic pathway of blood clotting when blood comes into contact with damaged blood vessel lining?
What initiates the intrinsic pathway of blood clotting when blood comes into contact with damaged blood vessel lining?
Which blood component has a lifespan of about 120 days and is destroyed by macrophages in the spleen, bone marrow, and liver?
Which blood component has a lifespan of about 120 days and is destroyed by macrophages in the spleen, bone marrow, and liver?
Which factor is primarily responsible for the breakdown of fibrin in the process of thrombolysis?
Which factor is primarily responsible for the breakdown of fibrin in the process of thrombolysis?
What is the primary function of neutrophils in the bloodstream?
What is the primary function of neutrophils in the bloodstream?
What is a rapid deactivator of activated clotting factors during blood clotting?
What is a rapid deactivator of activated clotting factors during blood clotting?
Which leukocyte type contains granules in their cytoplasm and is larger than other leukocytes?
Which leukocyte type contains granules in their cytoplasm and is larger than other leukocytes?
Which leukocyte type eliminates parasites and releases toxic chemicals?
Which leukocyte type eliminates parasites and releases toxic chemicals?
What happens to biliverdin after erythrocyte destruction?
What happens to biliverdin after erythrocyte destruction?
Where are immature cells (reticulocytes) released after leaving the bone marrow?
Where are immature cells (reticulocytes) released after leaving the bone marrow?
Which leukocyte type is involved in defence and immunity, making up about 1% of the blood volume?
Which leukocyte type is involved in defence and immunity, making up about 1% of the blood volume?
What serves as a powerful stimulator of its own production in the process of blood clotting?
What serves as a powerful stimulator of its own production in the process of blood clotting?
Which hormone plays a role in regulating erythropoiesis?
Which hormone plays a role in regulating erythropoiesis?
What determines the color of blood based on its oxygen levels?
What determines the color of blood based on its oxygen levels?
What is the primary function of eosinophils in the bloodstream?
What is the primary function of eosinophils in the bloodstream?
Which blood component is primarily responsible for distributing heat around the body?
Which blood component is primarily responsible for distributing heat around the body?
Which cells are primarily responsible for maintaining blood viscosity and osmotic pressure?
Which cells are primarily responsible for maintaining blood viscosity and osmotic pressure?
What is primarily responsible for maintaining osmotic pressure and blood viscosity?
What is primarily responsible for maintaining osmotic pressure and blood viscosity?
What determines the color of blood?
What determines the color of blood?
Which type of white blood cell is similar to basophils but is fixed in tissues and degranulates rapidly, causing allergic symptoms?
Which type of white blood cell is similar to basophils but is fixed in tissues and degranulates rapidly, causing allergic symptoms?
What type of leukocyte originates from one stem cell and develops into T-lymphocytes and B-lymphocytes?
What type of leukocyte originates from one stem cell and develops into T-lymphocytes and B-lymphocytes?
Which leukocyte type eliminates parasites and releases toxic chemicals?
Which leukocyte type eliminates parasites and releases toxic chemicals?
What leukocyte type has granules filled with heparin, histamine, and other inflammatory substances?
What leukocyte type has granules filled with heparin, histamine, and other inflammatory substances?
What type of white blood cell circulates in the blood and produces interleukin-1, among other functions?
What type of white blood cell circulates in the blood and produces interleukin-1, among other functions?
Which blood component is primarily responsible for promoting blood clotting?
Which blood component is primarily responsible for promoting blood clotting?
What initiates vasoconstriction and forms a plug at the damaged site during haemostasis?
What initiates vasoconstriction and forms a plug at the damaged site during haemostasis?
Which leukocyte type is not present in the provided text but is mentioned in the figure?
Which leukocyte type is not present in the provided text but is mentioned in the figure?
What leukocyte type is involved in allergic inflammations like asthma airways and skin allergies?
What leukocyte type is involved in allergic inflammations like asthma airways and skin allergies?
Which type of white blood cell is primarily involved in immunity and infection fighting?
Which type of white blood cell is primarily involved in immunity and infection fighting?
Which blood component is non-nucleated cell fragments that promote blood clotting?
Which blood component is non-nucleated cell fragments that promote blood clotting?
Where does haemopoiesis occur?
Where does haemopoiesis occur?
Which blood component primarily determines the color of the blood based on its oxygen levels?
Which blood component primarily determines the color of the blood based on its oxygen levels?
Where does haemopoiesis occur in the body?
Where does haemopoiesis occur in the body?
Which hormone is mainly responsible for stimulating erythropoiesis in response to low oxygen levels?
Which hormone is mainly responsible for stimulating erythropoiesis in response to low oxygen levels?
What is the primary role of granulocytes in the bloodstream?
What is the primary role of granulocytes in the bloodstream?
Which factor is primarily responsible for maintaining osmotic pressure and blood viscosity?
Which factor is primarily responsible for maintaining osmotic pressure and blood viscosity?
What serves as a powerful stimulator of its own production in the process of blood clotting?
What serves as a powerful stimulator of its own production in the process of blood clotting?
Where are immature cells (reticulocytes) released into after leaving the bone marrow?
Where are immature cells (reticulocytes) released into after leaving the bone marrow?
What is mainly responsible for determining the color of blood based on its oxygen levels?
What is mainly responsible for determining the color of blood based on its oxygen levels?
What are the waste products of protein metabolism carried to the kidneys for excretion?
What are the waste products of protein metabolism carried to the kidneys for excretion?
What triggers the intrinsic pathway of blood clotting?
What triggers the intrinsic pathway of blood clotting?
Which substance is primarily responsible for maintaining osmotic pressure and blood viscosity?
Which substance is primarily responsible for maintaining osmotic pressure and blood viscosity?
What happens to biliverdin after erythrocyte destruction?
What happens to biliverdin after erythrocyte destruction?
Which leukocyte type eliminates parasites and releases toxic chemicals?
Which leukocyte type eliminates parasites and releases toxic chemicals?
What initiates coagulation by releasing a complex of chemicals called thromboplastin or tissue factor?
What initiates coagulation by releasing a complex of chemicals called thromboplastin or tissue factor?
What determines the color of blood based on its oxygen levels?
What determines the color of blood based on its oxygen levels?
Which of the following factors is essential for the synthesis of factors II, VII, IX, and X?
Which of the following factors is essential for the synthesis of factors II, VII, IX, and X?
What is the primary function of neutrophils in the bloodstream?
What is the primary function of neutrophils in the bloodstream?
Where are immature cells (reticulocytes) released into after leaving the bone marrow?
Where are immature cells (reticulocytes) released into after leaving the bone marrow?
Which type of white blood cell is primarily involved in immunity and infection fighting?
Which type of white blood cell is primarily involved in immunity and infection fighting?
What triggers the intrinsic pathway of blood clotting?
What triggers the intrinsic pathway of blood clotting?
What role do hormones play in the bloodstream?
What role do hormones play in the bloodstream?
Which factor is rapidly released from damaged endothelial cells to convert plasminogen to plasmin during thrombolysis?
Which factor is rapidly released from damaged endothelial cells to convert plasminogen to plasmin during thrombolysis?
What determines the color of blood based on its oxygen levels?
What determines the color of blood based on its oxygen levels?
What is a rapid deactivator of activated clotting factors during blood clotting?
What is a rapid deactivator of activated clotting factors during blood clotting?
What is the primary function of plasma proteins?
What is the primary function of plasma proteins?
Which hormone stimulates erythropoiesis in response to low oxygen levels?
Which hormone stimulates erythropoiesis in response to low oxygen levels?
What is mainly responsible for determining the color of blood based on its oxygen levels?
What is mainly responsible for determining the color of blood based on its oxygen levels?
Which component of whole blood makes up 55% of its composition?
Which component of whole blood makes up 55% of its composition?
Which factor is essential for the synthesis of factors II, VII, IX, and X?
Which factor is essential for the synthesis of factors II, VII, IX, and X?
Which factor is released from damaged tissue and initiates coagulation?
Which factor is released from damaged tissue and initiates coagulation?
What is converted to the enzyme plasmin by activators released from damaged endothelial cells?
What is converted to the enzyme plasmin by activators released from damaged endothelial cells?
Which process removes the clot and allows tissue repair to proceed?
Which process removes the clot and allows tissue repair to proceed?
Which mechanism limits clotting to the affected area and terminates the process at the appropriate time?
Which mechanism limits clotting to the affected area and terminates the process at the appropriate time?
What is a powerful stimulator of its own production in the process of blood clotting?
What is a powerful stimulator of its own production in the process of blood clotting?
What is responsible for initiating the intrinsic pathway of blood clotting following tissue damage?
What is responsible for initiating the intrinsic pathway of blood clotting following tissue damage?
What are the primary waste products of protein metabolism carried to the kidneys for excretion?
What are the primary waste products of protein metabolism carried to the kidneys for excretion?
What is primarily responsible for maintaining osmotic pressure and blood viscosity?
What is primarily responsible for maintaining osmotic pressure and blood viscosity?
What is primarily responsible for distributing heat around the body?
What is primarily responsible for distributing heat around the body?
What is the primary function of erythrocytes?
What is the primary function of erythrocytes?
Which hormone stimulates erythropoiesis in response to low oxygen levels?
Which hormone stimulates erythropoiesis in response to low oxygen levels?
What is the approximate lifespan of erythrocytes in the bloodstream?
What is the approximate lifespan of erythrocytes in the bloodstream?
Which type of white blood cell is involved in allergic reactions and has granules filled with heparin and histamine?
Which type of white blood cell is involved in allergic reactions and has granules filled with heparin and histamine?
What is the primary role of granulocytes in the bloodstream?
What is the primary role of granulocytes in the bloodstream?
What triggers basophil degranulation in allergic reactions?
What triggers basophil degranulation in allergic reactions?
Where does erythropoiesis occur?
Where does erythropoiesis occur?
What is the primary function of plasma proteins?
What is the primary function of plasma proteins?
What happens to biliverdin after erythrocyte destruction?
What happens to biliverdin after erythrocyte destruction?
What determines the color of blood?
What determines the color of blood?
What initiates vasoconstriction and forms a plug at the damaged site during haemostasis?
What initiates vasoconstriction and forms a plug at the damaged site during haemostasis?
What proportion of body weight does blood make up in a 70 kg man?
What proportion of body weight does blood make up in a 70 kg man?
Which type of white blood cell has granules filled with heparin, histamine, and other inflammatory substances?
Which type of white blood cell has granules filled with heparin, histamine, and other inflammatory substances?
Which type of white blood cell is similar to basophils but is fixed in tissues and degranulates rapidly?
Which type of white blood cell is similar to basophils but is fixed in tissues and degranulates rapidly?
What is the primary function of platelets in the bloodstream?
What is the primary function of platelets in the bloodstream?
What is the approximate composition of plasma in blood?
What is the approximate composition of plasma in blood?
What pathway is activated rapidly following tissue damage?
What pathway is activated rapidly following tissue damage?
Which leukocyte type eliminates parasites and releases toxic chemicals?
Which leukocyte type eliminates parasites and releases toxic chemicals?
What is primarily responsible for maintaining osmotic pressure and blood viscosity?
What is primarily responsible for maintaining osmotic pressure and blood viscosity?
What is the approximate total blood volume in adults?
What is the approximate total blood volume in adults?
What proportion of body weight does blood make up in a 70 kg man?
What proportion of body weight does blood make up in a 70 kg man?
What constitutes approximately 55% of the volume of blood?
What constitutes approximately 55% of the volume of blood?
Which hormone primarily stimulates erythropoiesis in response to low oxygen levels?
Which hormone primarily stimulates erythropoiesis in response to low oxygen levels?
What is the primary function of antibodies transported by the blood?
What is the primary function of antibodies transported by the blood?
Where does haemopoiesis occur?
Where does haemopoiesis occur?
What is the primary function of erythropoiesis in the bloodstream?
What is the primary function of erythropoiesis in the bloodstream?
What determines the lifespan of erythrocytes?
What determines the lifespan of erythrocytes?
Which hormone primarily stimulates erythropoiesis in response to low oxygen levels?
Which hormone primarily stimulates erythropoiesis in response to low oxygen levels?
What is the primary role of granulocytes in the bloodstream?
What is the primary role of granulocytes in the bloodstream?
What is the fate of iron released from the destruction of erythrocytes?
What is the fate of iron released from the destruction of erythrocytes?
What is the primary function of platelets in the bloodstream?
What is the primary function of platelets in the bloodstream?
Where does haemopoiesis occur?
Where does haemopoiesis occur?
What serves as a component of red blood cells that binds reversibly with oxygen forming oxyhaemoglobin?
What serves as a component of red blood cells that binds reversibly with oxygen forming oxyhaemoglobin?
What primarily determines blood color based on oxygen levels?
What primarily determines blood color based on oxygen levels?
What is the primary role of neutrophils in the bloodstream?
What is the primary role of neutrophils in the bloodstream?
What triggers homeostatic regulation of erythropoiesis?
What triggers homeostatic regulation of erythropoiesis?
What is the primary waste product released from the destruction of erythrocytes?
What is the primary waste product released from the destruction of erythrocytes?
Which blood clotting factor is essential for the synthesis of factors II, VII, IX, and X?
Which blood clotting factor is essential for the synthesis of factors II, VII, IX, and X?
What initiates the intrinsic pathway of blood clotting when blood comes into contact with damaged blood vessel lining?
What initiates the intrinsic pathway of blood clotting when blood comes into contact with damaged blood vessel lining?
What is rapidly released from the damaged endothelial cells to convert plasminogen to plasmin during thrombolysis?
What is rapidly released from the damaged endothelial cells to convert plasminogen to plasmin during thrombolysis?
Which factor is responsible for the breakdown of fibrin in the process of thrombolysis?
Which factor is responsible for the breakdown of fibrin in the process of thrombolysis?
What is the approximate composition of plasma in blood after clotting factors have been removed?
What is the approximate composition of plasma in blood after clotting factors have been removed?
Which vitamin is essential for the synthesis of factors II, VII, IX, and X?
Which vitamin is essential for the synthesis of factors II, VII, IX, and X?
What are activated clotting factors rapidly deactivated by during blood clotting?
What are activated clotting factors rapidly deactivated by during blood clotting?
Which factor is not part of the blood clotting factors?
Which factor is not part of the blood clotting factors?
What is a powerful stimulator of its own production during the process of blood clotting?
What is a powerful stimulator of its own production during the process of blood clotting?
Which organ is primarily responsible for producing plasma proteins?
Which organ is primarily responsible for producing plasma proteins?
What is the primary function of electrolytes in the bloodstream?
What is the primary function of electrolytes in the bloodstream?
What is the primary function of oxyhemoglobin in the blood?
What is the primary function of oxyhemoglobin in the blood?
Where does hemopoiesis primarily occur in the body?
Where does hemopoiesis primarily occur in the body?
What is the primary function of leukocytes in the bloodstream?
What is the primary function of leukocytes in the bloodstream?
What is the primary role of albumins in plasma?
What is the primary role of albumins in plasma?
What happens to carbon dioxide transported in the bloodstream?
What happens to carbon dioxide transported in the bloodstream?
What is the primary function of erythrocytes in the bloodstream?
What is the primary function of erythrocytes in the bloodstream?
What is the primary role of platelets in the bloodstream?
What is the primary role of platelets in the bloodstream?
What initiates the intrinsic pathway of blood clotting when blood comes into contact with damaged blood vessel lining?
What initiates the intrinsic pathway of blood clotting when blood comes into contact with damaged blood vessel lining?
What triggers the extrinsic pathway of blood clotting following tissue damage?
What triggers the extrinsic pathway of blood clotting following tissue damage?
Which type of white blood cell is involved in allergic reactions and has granules filled with heparin and histamine?
Which type of white blood cell is involved in allergic reactions and has granules filled with heparin and histamine?
What initiates vasoconstriction and forms a plug at the damaged site during haemostasis?
What initiates vasoconstriction and forms a plug at the damaged site during haemostasis?
Which blood component primarily determines the color of the blood based on its oxygen levels?
Which blood component primarily determines the color of the blood based on its oxygen levels?
Where does haemopoiesis occur in the body?
Where does haemopoiesis occur in the body?
What role does thrombin play in the process of blood clotting?
What role does thrombin play in the process of blood clotting?
What hormone stimulates erythropoiesis in response to low oxygen levels?
What hormone stimulates erythropoiesis in response to low oxygen levels?
Which leukocyte type eliminates parasites and releases toxic chemicals?
Which leukocyte type eliminates parasites and releases toxic chemicals?
What factor is rapidly released from damaged endothelial cells to convert plasminogen to plasmin during thrombolysis?
What factor is rapidly released from damaged endothelial cells to convert plasminogen to plasmin during thrombolysis?
What initiates coagulation by releasing a complex of chemicals called thromboplastin or tissue factor?
What initiates coagulation by releasing a complex of chemicals called thromboplastin or tissue factor?
What is the primary function of leukocytes in the bloodstream?
What is the primary function of leukocytes in the bloodstream?
What component of whole blood makes up 55% of its composition?
What component of whole blood makes up 55% of its composition?
What substance is transported to the kidneys for excretion as a waste product of protein metabolism?
What substance is transported to the kidneys for excretion as a waste product of protein metabolism?
Study Notes
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Haemopoiesis is the process of blood cell development.
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Whole blood consists of 55% plasma and 45% cells.
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Plasma is primarily water with dissolved and suspended substances like proteins, electrolytes, nutrients, waste products, hormones, and gases.
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Plasma proteins, which make up 7% of plasma, are produced mostly in the liver and are responsible for maintaining osmotic pressure and blood viscosity.
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Key plasma proteins include albumins (most abundant), globulins (immunoglobulins, transport proteins, and enzyme inhibitors), and clotting factors.
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Electrolytes like calcium, potassium, and sodium have various functions such as muscle contraction and nerve impulse transmission.
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Nutrients, waste products, hormones, and gases are transported in the bloodstream to different parts of the body.
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Oxygen is transported in the blood as oxyhemoglobin in red blood cells (99% of blood cells) due to its low solubility in water.
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Haemopoiesis occurs in the bone marrow, where pluripotent stem cells develop into various blood cell types.
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Red blood cells (erythrocytes) lack a nucleus, are biconcave discs, and have a lifespan of about 120 days.
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White blood cells (leukocytes) include lymphocytes, monocytes, and neutrophils, which have various roles in immunity and infection fighting.
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Platelets (thrombocytes) are involved in clotting and healing.
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Hormones are secreted by endocrine glands and transported in the blood to target cells and organs.
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Carbon dioxide, a waste product, is transported to the lungs for excretion.
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Urea, creatinine, and uric acid are waste products of protein metabolism carried to the kidneys for excretion.
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Erythropoiesis is the 7-day process of developing erythrocytes (red blood cells) from stem cells (see Fig. 4.3).
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Immature cells (reticulocytes) are released into the bloodstream, maturing into erythrocytes, which lose their nucleus.
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Haemoglobin, a component of red blood cells, binds reversibly with oxygen forming oxyhaemoglobin. Oxygen levels determine blood colour.
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Oxygen binding to haemoglobin is loose, allowing for easy oxygen release especially under acidic conditions, low oxygen levels, or increased temperatures.
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Erythropoiesis is regulated homeostatically with red cell production equal to their destruction.
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Erythropoietin, a hormone produced mainly by the kidneys, stimulates erythropoiesis in response to low oxygen levels.
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Erythrocytes, with a lifespan of about 120 days, are destroyed by macrophages in the spleen, bone marrow, and liver releasing iron and biliverdin.
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Iron is returned to the bone marrow for new haemoglobin formation, while biliverdin is changed into bilirubin and excreted.
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Leukocytes, or white blood cells, make up about 1% of the blood volume, have nuclei, and are involved in defence and immunity.
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Granulocytes (neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils) contain granules in their cytoplasm and are larger than other leukocytes.
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Neutrophils are scavengers that protect the body against bacterial invasion and dead tissue debris. They have complex multilobed nuclei and live for 6-9 hours.
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Eosinophils eliminate parasites and release toxic chemicals when they bind to infecting organisms.
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Erythropoiesis is the 7-day process of developing erythrocytes (red blood cells) from stem cells (see Fig. 4.3).
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Immature cells (reticulocytes) are released into the bloodstream, maturing into erythrocytes, which lose their nucleus.
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Haemoglobin, a component of red blood cells, binds reversibly with oxygen forming oxyhaemoglobin. Oxygen levels determine blood colour.
-
Oxygen binding to haemoglobin is loose, allowing for easy oxygen release especially under acidic conditions, low oxygen levels, or increased temperatures.
-
Erythropoiesis is regulated homeostatically with red cell production equal to their destruction.
-
Erythropoietin, a hormone produced mainly by the kidneys, stimulates erythropoiesis in response to low oxygen levels.
-
Erythrocytes, with a lifespan of about 120 days, are destroyed by macrophages in the spleen, bone marrow, and liver releasing iron and biliverdin.
-
Iron is returned to the bone marrow for new haemoglobin formation, while biliverdin is changed into bilirubin and excreted.
-
Leukocytes, or white blood cells, make up about 1% of the blood volume, have nuclei, and are involved in defence and immunity.
-
Granulocytes (neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils) contain granules in their cytoplasm and are larger than other leukocytes.
-
Neutrophils are scavengers that protect the body against bacterial invasion and dead tissue debris. They have complex multilobed nuclei and live for 6-9 hours.
-
Eosinophils eliminate parasites and release toxic chemicals when they bind to infecting organisms.
-
Erythropoiesis is the 7-day process of developing erythrocytes (red blood cells) from stem cells (see Fig. 4.3).
-
Immature cells (reticulocytes) are released into the bloodstream, maturing into erythrocytes, which lose their nucleus.
-
Haemoglobin, a component of red blood cells, binds reversibly with oxygen forming oxyhaemoglobin. Oxygen levels determine blood colour.
-
Oxygen binding to haemoglobin is loose, allowing for easy oxygen release especially under acidic conditions, low oxygen levels, or increased temperatures.
-
Erythropoiesis is regulated homeostatically with red cell production equal to their destruction.
-
Erythropoietin, a hormone produced mainly by the kidneys, stimulates erythropoiesis in response to low oxygen levels.
-
Erythrocytes, with a lifespan of about 120 days, are destroyed by macrophages in the spleen, bone marrow, and liver releasing iron and biliverdin.
-
Iron is returned to the bone marrow for new haemoglobin formation, while biliverdin is changed into bilirubin and excreted.
-
Leukocytes, or white blood cells, make up about 1% of the blood volume, have nuclei, and are involved in defence and immunity.
-
Granulocytes (neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils) contain granules in their cytoplasm and are larger than other leukocytes.
-
Neutrophils are scavengers that protect the body against bacterial invasion and dead tissue debris. They have complex multilobed nuclei and live for 6-9 hours.
-
Eosinophils eliminate parasites and release toxic chemicals when they bind to infecting organisms.
-
Haemopoiesis is the process of blood cell development.
-
Whole blood consists of 55% plasma and 45% cells.
-
Plasma is primarily water with dissolved and suspended substances like proteins, electrolytes, nutrients, waste products, hormones, and gases.
-
Plasma proteins, which make up 7% of plasma, are produced mostly in the liver and are responsible for maintaining osmotic pressure and blood viscosity.
-
Key plasma proteins include albumins (most abundant), globulins (immunoglobulins, transport proteins, and enzyme inhibitors), and clotting factors.
-
Electrolytes like calcium, potassium, and sodium have various functions such as muscle contraction and nerve impulse transmission.
-
Nutrients, waste products, hormones, and gases are transported in the bloodstream to different parts of the body.
-
Oxygen is transported in the blood as oxyhemoglobin in red blood cells (99% of blood cells) due to its low solubility in water.
-
Haemopoiesis occurs in the bone marrow, where pluripotent stem cells develop into various blood cell types.
-
Red blood cells (erythrocytes) lack a nucleus, are biconcave discs, and have a lifespan of about 120 days.
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White blood cells (leukocytes) include lymphocytes, monocytes, and neutrophils, which have various roles in immunity and infection fighting.
-
Platelets (thrombocytes) are involved in clotting and healing.
-
Hormones are secreted by endocrine glands and transported in the blood to target cells and organs.
-
Carbon dioxide, a waste product, is transported to the lungs for excretion.
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Urea, creatinine, and uric acid are waste products of protein metabolism carried to the kidneys for excretion.
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Eosinophils accumulate locally in allergic inflammations like asthma airways and skin allergies.
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Basophils, involved in allergic reactions, have granules filled with heparin, histamine, and other inflammatory substances.
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Stimuli that trigger basophil degranulation are allergens that bind to antibody-type receptors.
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Mast cells are similar to basophils but are fixed in tissues and degranulate rapidly, causing allergic symptoms.
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Neutrophils are agranulocytes that are not present in the text but are mentioned in the figure.
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Monocytes are the largest white blood cells, which circulate in the blood and produce interleukin-1, among other functions.
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The mononuclear phagocyte system consists mainly of monocytes and macrophages that play diverse protective roles.
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Macrophages are much larger and more powerful than neutrophils and are long-lived.
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Lymphocytes are smaller than monocytes and have large nuclei; they originate from one stem cell and develop into T-lymphocytes and B-lymphocytes.
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Platelets are non-nucleated cell fragments that promote blood clotting and have a normal count between 200 x 109/L and 350 X 109/L.
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Haemostasis is a series of processes that stops bleeding when a blood vessel is damaged.
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Platelets initiate vasoconstriction and form a plug at the damaged site, which triggers the coagulation process.
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Coagulation involves multiple factors that activate each other in a specific order, leading to the formation of prothrombin activator and the conversion of fibrinogen to insoluble fibrin threads.
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Haemostasis can be initiated by the extrinsic and intrinsic pathways as part of the final common pathway.
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Eosinophils accumulate locally in allergic inflammations like asthma airways and skin allergies.
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Basophils, involved in allergic reactions, have granules filled with heparin, histamine, and other inflammatory substances.
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Stimuli that trigger basophil degranulation are allergens that bind to antibody-type receptors.
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Mast cells are similar to basophils but are fixed in tissues and degranulate rapidly, causing allergic symptoms.
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Neutrophils are agranulocytes that are not present in the text but are mentioned in the figure.
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Monocytes are the largest white blood cells, which circulate in the blood and produce interleukin-1, among other functions.
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The mononuclear phagocyte system consists mainly of monocytes and macrophages that play diverse protective roles.
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Macrophages are much larger and more powerful than neutrophils and are long-lived.
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Lymphocytes are smaller than monocytes and have large nuclei; they originate from one stem cell and develop into T-lymphocytes and B-lymphocytes.
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Platelets are non-nucleated cell fragments that promote blood clotting and have a normal count between 200 x 109/L and 350 X 109/L.
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Haemostasis is a series of processes that stops bleeding when a blood vessel is damaged.
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Platelets initiate vasoconstriction and form a plug at the damaged site, which triggers the coagulation process.
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Coagulation involves multiple factors that activate each other in a specific order, leading to the formation of prothrombin activator and the conversion of fibrinogen to insoluble fibrin threads.
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Haemostasis can be initiated by the extrinsic and intrinsic pathways as part of the final common pathway.
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Test your knowledge on the process of erythrocyte development from stem cells and the maturation of red blood cells. Learn about the stages of erythropoiesis and the transformation of immature cells into functional erythrocytes within the circulation.
