Megakaryopoiesis and Thrombopoiesis
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Megakaryopoiesis and Thrombopoiesis

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What is the primary source of thrombopoietin production?

  • Liver
  • Spleen
  • Bone marrow
  • Kidney (correct)

    • What process do megakaryocytes undergo to produce platelets?

  • Mitosis
  • Endomitosis (correct)
  • Cytokinesis
  • Binary fission

    • What percentage of platelets circulates in the bloodstream?

  • 60%
  • 80% (correct)
  • 40%
  • 100%

    • What is the average lifespan of a platelet?

    <p>9-12 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are platelets destroyed in the body?

    <p>By the reticuloendothelial system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of platelets is sequestered within the spleen?

    <p>20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells influence the development of platelets through colony-stimulating factors?

    <p>Macrophages, fibroblasts, and endothelial cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the granules in platelets contain?

    <p>Biochemically active components including serotonin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of thrombopoietin in megakaryocyte maturation?

    <p>To commit megakaryoblasts to further differentiate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic distinguishes a promegakaryocyte from a megakaryoblast?

    <p>Presence of bluish granules in the cytoplasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of polyploidy in megakaryocytes?

    <p>It contributes to their size and function in platelet formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cells arise from the common myeloid progenitor under the influence of GATA-1?

    <p>Megakaryocyte progenitors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many lobes can megakaryocyte nuclei have in mature stages?

    <p>Up to 64 lobes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Demarcating Membrane System (DMS) in megakaryocytes?

    <p>To serve as the future membrane system for platelets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do megakaryocytes primarily produce platelets?

    <p>Through endomitosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor primarily regulates the formation of platelets?

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

    What is the average lifespan of platelets in circulation?

    <p>7 to 10 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes younger platelets from older platelets?

    <p>Younger platelets are larger in size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal platelet count range in a healthy adult?

    <p>150,000 to 400,000 platelets/cu.mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is primarily found in the granules of platelets?

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

    What is a characteristic appearance of platelets on a Wright-stained blood preparation?

    <p>Lavender color, circular to irregular shape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do the glycoproteins in the glycocalyx play in platelet function?

    <p>They mediate platelet adhesion and aggregation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the platelet membrane system is responsible for the synthesis of thromboxane A2?

    <p>Dense tubular system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following substances secreted by dense granules promotes primary aggregation of platelets?

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

    What is the main function of the submembrane area beneath the plasma membrane in platelets?

    <p>Preventing contact between organelles and the cell wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which granules in platelets are larger and contain factors important for wound healing?

    <p>Alpha granules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the plasma membrane in platelets?

    <p>Acting as a barrier between intracellular and extracellular environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do platelets contribute to hemostasis?

    <p>By forming a platelet plug and stabilizing it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure within platelets facilitates the arrangement of internal organelles?

    <p>Sol-Gel Zone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of serotonin released by platelets?

    <p>To act as a vasoconstrictor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following proteins is important for clot retraction in platelets?

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

    Where are mitochondria located within platelets, and what is their primary function?

    <p>In the organelle zone; ATP synthesis for metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which platelet component is responsible for storage and delivery of calcium?

    <p>Dense tubular system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect do granules in the organelle zone primarily have on platelet function?

    <p>Enhance metabolic activity in response to stimuli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Megakaryopoiesis Overview

    • Megakaryopoiesis refers to the maturation of megakaryocytes, the precursor cells for platelets.
    • Thrombopoiesis is the specific process of platelet formation.
    • Hemocytoblasts serve as the stem cells for platelets.
    • Megakaryocytes are the largest cells in the bone marrow, characterized by polyploidy, possessing multiple chromosome copies.
    • GATA-1, along with cofactor FOG1, regulates the differentiation of megakaryocyte progenitors from common myeloid progenitors.

    Stages in Thrombocyte Development

    • Megakaryoblast:

      • The earliest recognizable maturation stage.
      • Differentiation is driven by thrombopoietin, a key hormone.
      • Features a large, irregular shape with one or more nuclei and non-granular blue cytoplasm.
      • High nuclear to cytoplasmic ratio with nucleoli typically present.

    • Promegakaryocyte:

      • Characterized by bluish granules in the cytoplasm.
      • Nucleus may divide several times, resulting in 2N and increased cell size.
      • Granules include dense, alpha, and lysosomal types dispersed throughout the cytoplasm.

    • Megakaryocyte Without Platelets:

      • Contains abundant light blue to pink cytoplasm with numerous granules.
      • Nuclei have 8 to 32 lobes, sometimes even up to 64 lobes.
      • Copious cytoplasm develops into platelets, completing maturation in approximately 5 days.

    • Megakaryocyte with Shedding Platelets:

      • Recognized for granular clumps of platelets at the margins.
      • Life span of cytoplasmic fragments is 9-12 days and is considered the final maturation stage.

    • Meta Megakaryocyte:

      • Actively produces platelets and is also capable of endomitosis.

    Platelets (Thrombocytes)

    • Platelets are non-nucleated blood cells that circulate in counts of 150 to 400 billion per liter.
    • Normal platelet count is between 150,000 to 400,000 per cubic millimeter.
    • Slightly higher platelet counts are observed in women, and counts decrease with age after 65.

    Platelet Structure

    • Platelets are small discoid cells (0.5 to 3.0 μm), stimulating production via thrombopoietin.
    • They have a rough average diameter of 2 to 4 μm, with younger platelets generally larger.
    • On blood smears, they appear circular to irregular with a lavender color and granular texture.
    • Platelets lack a nucleus but have a complex ultrastructure with significant metabolic activity.

    Platelet Development and Function

    • Development is marked by influences from colony-stimulating factors from macrophages and endothelial cells; megakaryocytes act as the parent cells.
    • Each megakaryocyte produces around 2000 platelets through endomitosis, creating multilobed nuclei.

    Platelet Membrane System

    • Surface-Connecting Canalicular System (SCCS):

      • Routes for ingested or extruded substances, facilitating platelet interaction with its environment.

    • Dense Tubular System (DTS):

      • Important for platelet activation, synthesis of prostaglandin, and sequestration of calcium.
      • Contains enzymes that support thromboxane synthesis and production of signaling molecules.

    Function of Platelets

    • Hemostasis:

      • Involves the cessation of blood flow and formation of a hemostatic plug.

    • Blood Coagulation:

      • Aggregation is facilitated by chemicals from alpha and dense granules, including ADP and phospholipids activating intrinsic clotting.

    • Clot Retraction:

      • Platelets produce contractile proteins, referencing thrombosthenin, for clot retraction and serum release.

    • Vascular Integrity:

      • Platelets secrete growth factors that support vascular endothelial cells and smooth muscle cells, critical for maintaining vessel integrity.

    Platelet Granule Composition

    • Alpha Granules:

      • Contain important factors such as PF4, PDGF, and fibrinogen necessary for clotting and cell proliferation.

    • Dense Granules:

      • Release substances like ADP, ATP, serotonin, and calcium crucial for platelet activation and aggregation.

    • Mitochondria:

      • Serve for ATP synthesis, impacting platelet metabolism.

    This collection of key facts provides a comprehensive overview of megakaryopoiesis and platelet biology crucial for understanding hematological functions.

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    This quiz focuses on megakaryopoiesis, the maturation of megakaryocytes responsible for platelet production. It covers the definition of thrombopoiesis and the role of stem cells in this process. Participants will explore key concepts such as the influence of GATA-1 and FOG1 in megakaryocyte development.

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