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What is the fluid matrix in which living blood cells are suspended?
What is the fluid matrix in which living blood cells are suspended?
- Extracellular fluid
- Red bone marrow
- Plasma (correct)
- Lymph
What is the term for blood cell formation?
What is the term for blood cell formation?
- Hematopoiesis (correct)
- Leukocytosis
- Hemoglobinosis
- Erythropoiesis
What is the function of leukocytes in the body's immune system?
What is the function of leukocytes in the body's immune system?
- Transport of oxygen
- Production of antibodies
- Blood clotting
- Surveillance and recognition of foreign material (correct)
Which cells are the only formed elements that are complete cells containing nuclei and organelles?
Which cells are the only formed elements that are complete cells containing nuclei and organelles?
What is responsible for providing long-term immunity as each foreign substance is encountered by lymphocytes?
What is responsible for providing long-term immunity as each foreign substance is encountered by lymphocytes?
Flashcards
What is plasma?
What is plasma?
The liquid component of blood in which blood cells are suspended.
What is hematopoiesis?
What is hematopoiesis?
The process of creating new blood cells within the bone marrow.
What do leukocytes do?
What do leukocytes do?
Immune cells that identify and attack foreign invaders, like bacteria and viruses.
Which blood cells are complete cells?
Which blood cells are complete cells?
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How do lymphocytes provide long-term immunity?
How do lymphocytes provide long-term immunity?
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Study Notes
Blood Components
- Plasma is the fluid matrix in which living blood cells are suspended.
Hematopoiesis
- Hematopoiesis is the term for blood cell formation.
Leukocytes and Immunity
- Leukocytes, also known as white blood cells, play a crucial function in the body's immune system.
Formed Elements
- Only leukocytes are complete cells containing nuclei and organelles.
Immune Response and Memory
- Lymphocytes are responsible for providing long-term immunity as each foreign substance is encountered.
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