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Which component is primarily responsible for the transport of oxygen in the blood?
Which component is primarily responsible for the transport of oxygen in the blood?
- Metabolic residues
- Leukocytes
- Dissolved carbon dioxide
- Hemoglobin (correct)
What role does blood play in hormone distribution?
What role does blood play in hormone distribution?
- It eliminates excess hormones from the body.
- It metabolizes hormones into simpler forms.
- It binds hormones to cells for immediate release.
- It carries hormones to distant organs, regulating function. (correct)
During which period does most erythropoiesis occur in the fetal yolk sac?
During which period does most erythropoiesis occur in the fetal yolk sac?
- Embryonic period
- Fetal period
- Adult period
- Mesoblastic period (correct)
Which organs are primarily involved in hematopoiesis during the fetal stage?
Which organs are primarily involved in hematopoiesis during the fetal stage?
What is the primary function of leukocytes?
What is the primary function of leukocytes?
How are metabolic residues processed in the blood?
How are metabolic residues processed in the blood?
Which type of hemoglobin is present during the mesoblastic period?
Which type of hemoglobin is present during the mesoblastic period?
What is the role of blood in temperature regulation?
What is the role of blood in temperature regulation?
What is the primary function of monocytes once they migrate into tissues?
What is the primary function of monocytes once they migrate into tissues?
Which of the following is NOT a type of cell derived from monocytes?
Which of the following is NOT a type of cell derived from monocytes?
What characteristic of monocyte cytoplasm can be observed in stained smears?
What characteristic of monocyte cytoplasm can be observed in stained smears?
How do monocytes contribute to the immune defense against microorganisms?
How do monocytes contribute to the immune defense against microorganisms?
What structural feature distinguishes monocytes from lymphocytes?
What structural feature distinguishes monocytes from lymphocytes?
In the context of immune response, what role does the mononuclear phagocyte system primarily serve?
In the context of immune response, what role does the mononuclear phagocyte system primarily serve?
Where are monocytes primarily formed in the body?
Where are monocytes primarily formed in the body?
What enhances the process of phagocytosis in monocytes?
What enhances the process of phagocytosis in monocytes?
What is the primary purpose of white blood cells (WBCs)?
What is the primary purpose of white blood cells (WBCs)?
Which of the following is NOT a type of granular leukocyte?
Which of the following is NOT a type of granular leukocyte?
Which formula represents the 'rule of three' for correlation checks in hemoglobin and hematocrit?
Which formula represents the 'rule of three' for correlation checks in hemoglobin and hematocrit?
What condition is indicated by low white blood cell count?
What condition is indicated by low white blood cell count?
The term 'myelocytic' refers to a cell that originated from which type of stem cell?
The term 'myelocytic' refers to a cell that originated from which type of stem cell?
What does an increase in a particular type of white blood cell signify?
What does an increase in a particular type of white blood cell signify?
What are the implications of abnormal values in a differential white blood cell count?
What are the implications of abnormal values in a differential white blood cell count?
Which of the following is primarily responsible for the digestion and destruction of invading organisms within the WBCs?
Which of the following is primarily responsible for the digestion and destruction of invading organisms within the WBCs?
What suffix is used to indicate an increased number of white blood cells, such as in the case of eosinophilia?
What suffix is used to indicate an increased number of white blood cells, such as in the case of eosinophilia?
Which condition is NOT a key cause of neutrophilia?
Which condition is NOT a key cause of neutrophilia?
How does the neutrophil count vary diurnally?
How does the neutrophil count vary diurnally?
What term describes a decreased concentration of neutrophils in the blood?
What term describes a decreased concentration of neutrophils in the blood?
Which of the following factors is classified as a physiologic cause of neutrophilia?
Which of the following factors is classified as a physiologic cause of neutrophilia?
Which condition would most likely cause acute neutrophilia?
Which condition would most likely cause acute neutrophilia?
What is one major factor influencing pediatric reference ranges for white blood cell counts?
What is one major factor influencing pediatric reference ranges for white blood cell counts?
Which of the following does NOT show variability in WBC counts?
Which of the following does NOT show variability in WBC counts?
What differentiates early rubricyte cytoplasm from that of prorubricytes?
What differentiates early rubricyte cytoplasm from that of prorubricytes?
Which characteristic is associated with late rubricytes?
Which characteristic is associated with late rubricytes?
How does the nuclear chromatin change as granulocytes mature?
How does the nuclear chromatin change as granulocytes mature?
What is the primary means of energy production for late rubricytes due to few mitochondria?
What is the primary means of energy production for late rubricytes due to few mitochondria?
What significant structural change occurs in metarubricytes compared to rubricytes?
What significant structural change occurs in metarubricytes compared to rubricytes?
What happens to the nucleus of a metarubricyte during the transition to reticulocyte?
What happens to the nucleus of a metarubricyte during the transition to reticulocyte?
What is true regarding the lifespan of granulocytes after they leave the bloodstream?
What is true regarding the lifespan of granulocytes after they leave the bloodstream?
What characterizes the cytoplasm of mature neutrophils?
What characterizes the cytoplasm of mature neutrophils?
What is the primary function of macrophages in the monocyte system?
What is the primary function of macrophages in the monocyte system?
What characteristic distinguishes macrophages from monocytes?
What characteristic distinguishes macrophages from monocytes?
Which of the following is NOT found in macrophage granules?
Which of the following is NOT found in macrophage granules?
In which tissues are macrophages found in the greatest numbers?
In which tissues are macrophages found in the greatest numbers?
What change occurs in enzyme activity as macrophages mature?
What change occurs in enzyme activity as macrophages mature?
What describes the nucleus of macrophages?
What describes the nucleus of macrophages?
What component is primarily associated with lysosomes in macrophages?
What component is primarily associated with lysosomes in macrophages?
Which term describes macrophages in terms of cellular categorization?
Which term describes macrophages in terms of cellular categorization?
Flashcards
What is hematopoiesis?
What is hematopoiesis?
The process of creating, developing, and maturing all blood cells. This includes the making of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
How does the site of blood cell production change during development?
How does the site of blood cell production change during development?
The production of blood cells changes location depending on the stage of development. The yolk sac, liver, and spleen are the primary sites in the fetus, while the bone marrow takes over in the adult.
What is the role of the bone marrow in hematopoiesis?
What is the role of the bone marrow in hematopoiesis?
The bone marrow is a versatile tissue that produces a variety of blood cells with different functions. These cells are crucial for oxygen transport, immune defense, and other vital processes.
What happens during the mesoblastic period of hematopoiesis?
What happens during the mesoblastic period of hematopoiesis?
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What are the characteristics of embryonic hemoglobins?
What are the characteristics of embryonic hemoglobins?
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What are the primary functions of blood?
What are the primary functions of blood?
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How is oxygen transported in blood?
How is oxygen transported in blood?
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How is carbon dioxide transported in blood?
How is carbon dioxide transported in blood?
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Early Rubricyte
Early Rubricyte
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Metarubricyte
Metarubricyte
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Metarubricyte division
Metarubricyte division
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Nuclear extrusion in Metarubricyte
Nuclear extrusion in Metarubricyte
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Neutrophil
Neutrophil
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Granulocyte maturation
Granulocyte maturation
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Apoptosis
Apoptosis
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Macrophage
Macrophage
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Macrophages: Tissue Residents
Macrophages: Tissue Residents
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Macrophage Size
Macrophage Size
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Macrophage Morphology
Macrophage Morphology
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Macrophage Nucleus
Macrophage Nucleus
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Macrophage Granules
Macrophage Granules
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Macrophage Enzyme Activity
Macrophage Enzyme Activity
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Agranulocytes: No Specific Granules
Agranulocytes: No Specific Granules
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Agranulocyte Types
Agranulocyte Types
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What are monocytes?
What are monocytes?
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Where do monocytes originate and what is their journey?
Where do monocytes originate and what is their journey?
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How can you distinguish a monocyte under a microscope?
How can you distinguish a monocyte under a microscope?
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What is the mononuclear phagocyte system (MPS)?
What is the mononuclear phagocyte system (MPS)?
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What is the primary function of the MPS?
What is the primary function of the MPS?
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How are monocytes and macrophages guided to sites of infection?
How are monocytes and macrophages guided to sites of infection?
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How do monocytes and macrophages eliminate invaders?
How do monocytes and macrophages eliminate invaders?
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What factors enhance phagocytosis by macrophages?
What factors enhance phagocytosis by macrophages?
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What is the primary function of WBCs?
What is the primary function of WBCs?
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What is the purpose of the granules found in most WBCs?
What is the purpose of the granules found in most WBCs?
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Which types of WBCs are considered granular leukocytes?
Which types of WBCs are considered granular leukocytes?
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Which types of WBCs are considered agranular leukocytes?
Which types of WBCs are considered agranular leukocytes?
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What does 'myelocytic' refer to?
What does 'myelocytic' refer to?
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What is a differential count?
What is a differential count?
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Why are alterations in WBC counts clinically significant?
Why are alterations in WBC counts clinically significant?
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What can high WBC counts indicate?
What can high WBC counts indicate?
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Leukocytosis
Leukocytosis
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Neutropenia
Neutropenia
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Eosinophilia
Eosinophilia
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'-osis' or '-philia'
'-osis' or '-philia'
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'-penia'
'-penia'
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Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
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Peripheral Blood Smear
Peripheral Blood Smear
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Study Notes
Hematopoietic System
- Blood is a specialized connective tissue, composed of cells and plasma.
- About 5 liters of blood in an average adult circulates unidirectionally through the closed circulatory system.
- The formed elements in plasma are erythrocytes (red blood cells), leukocytes (white blood cells), and platelets.
- Blood plasma proteins form a clot, including formed elements and a pale yellow liquid called serum.
Hematopoiesis
- Hematopoiesis is the production, development, differentiation, and maturation of all blood cells.
- In fetal development, the yolk sac, liver, and spleen are primary sites of hematopoiesis.
- Later, from 7 months before birth onwards, the bone marrow becomes the primary site of hematopoiesis.
- Intramedullary hematopoiesis occurs within the bone marrow.
- Extramedullary hematopoiesis occurs outside the bone marrow, primarily in the liver and spleen.
Formed Elements of Blood
- Formed elements originate from hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs).
- Progressive commitment to specialized cell populations drives the development of mature blood cells from HSCs.
- HSCs give rise to early progenitor cells, then progenitors with more restricted differentiation potential.
- Early progenitors give rise to progenitors that produce mainly myeloid or lymphoid cells.
- Colony-forming units are cells that produce colonies composed of specific kinds of mature cells when grown in culture.
- Examples of cells are myeloblasts, proerythroblasts, and megakaryoblasts.
Erythrocytes (Red Blood Cells)
- Erythrocytes are terminally differentiated cells lacking nuclei and filled with hemoglobin.
- Erythrocytes have a biconcave disk shape and a high surface-to-volume ratio for gas exchange.
- Erythrocytes are flexible to pass through capillaries.
- Erythropoiesis is the production of red blood cells.
- Erythrocytes degrade after 120 days.
- The rubriblast is the earliest stage and is identified by light microscopy in the stained bone marrow sample.
- The prorubricyte is slightly smaller than rubriblast, with a higher N/C ratio.
- The rubricyte is smaller than prorubricyte, with varying blue color due to hemoglobin and RNA.
- The metarubricyte and reticulocytes are characterized by paler cytoplasm.
- The mature erythrocyte is a biconcave disc and lacks organelles.
Leukocytes (White Blood Cells)
- Leukocytes are a key part of the body's defense against infection.
- Leukocytes generally remain inactive until called to sites of infection or inflammation where they become motile and migrate to the affected tissues.
- Leukocytes include neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, monocytes, and lymphocytes.
- Neutrophils are the most common type of leukocyte, comprising 50-70% of circulating leukocytes.
- Eosinophils, comprising 1-4% of circulating leukocytes, have large acidophilic granules.
- Basophils comprise less than 1% of circulating leukocytes, and have large, irregularly shaped, purplish granules.
- Monocytes are precursor cells for macrophages.
- Lymphocytes can be subdivided into functional groups based on surface markers such as CD markers. Major classes include B cells, T cells (including helper and cytotoxic types), and NK cells.
Platelets
- Platelets are formed from megakaryocytes, which develop through a process called endomitosis.
- Platelets are small, colorless discs.
- They circulate in blood and play a part in hemostasis. These involve maintaining vascular integrity, sealing vascular holes, and promoting coagulation.
Blood Cells Development
- Different sites of blood cell development occur in the fetus (yolk sac, liver, spleen)
- As the fetus develops, the bone marrow becomes the main site of blood cell development.
- Different types of blood cells have different maturation times in the bone marrow, but can have a different life span in the blood.
- Various factors affect the production of blood cells, including the availability of growth factors, oxygen levels. The factors can stimulate a specific organ growth that responds to infection and trauma.
Blood Components
- Blood plasma consists of water (92%), proteins (7%), and other solutes (1%).
- Plasma proteins include albumin (58%), globulins (37%), and fibrinogen.
- Key other solutes include electrolytes, nutrients, and waste products.
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- A CBC evaluates various components in blood
- Includes: White blood cell (WBC) count, differential count, red blood cell (RBC) count, hemoglobin (Hgb), hematocrit (Hct), mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH), mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC), platelet count, red cell distribution width (RDW).
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Test your knowledge on the hematopoietic system and the process of hematopoiesis. Explore the components of blood, including its formed elements and the sites of blood cell production. This quiz covers essential concepts about blood composition and formation.
