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What is the primary function of erythrocytes in the blood?
What is the primary function of erythrocytes in the blood?
- Facilitate gas exchange of O2 and CO2 (correct)
- Transport hormones to regulate cell functions
- Assist in clot formation during injury
- Contribute to the immune response
Which of the following is NOT a component of the solid portion of blood?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the solid portion of blood?
- Leukocytes
- Erythrocytes
- Hemoglobin (correct)
- Thrombocytes
What is the function of hemoconia in the blood?
What is the function of hemoconia in the blood?
- Regulating blood clotting
- Transporting nutrients
- Assisting in gas exchange
- Maintaining cellular functions (correct)
In the buffering action of blood, what is primarily preserved?
In the buffering action of blood, what is primarily preserved?
Which of the following best describes hematopoiesis?
Which of the following best describes hematopoiesis?
What best describes the gaseous portion of blood?
What best describes the gaseous portion of blood?
Which statement about the volume of blood is correct?
Which statement about the volume of blood is correct?
Which type of blood cell is primarily involved in the immune response?
Which type of blood cell is primarily involved in the immune response?
What characterizes the pronormoblast stage in erythropoiesis?
What characterizes the pronormoblast stage in erythropoiesis?
During which erythrocyte stage is hemoglobin synthesis first visible?
During which erythrocyte stage is hemoglobin synthesis first visible?
What is the N:C ratio of a normoblast?
What is the N:C ratio of a normoblast?
At what stage does erythrocyte chromatin become coarser and more clumped?
At what stage does erythrocyte chromatin become coarser and more clumped?
Which cytoplasmic characteristic is noted during the polychromatophilic stage?
Which cytoplasmic characteristic is noted during the polychromatophilic stage?
What indicates the beginning of globin production in erythropoiesis?
What indicates the beginning of globin production in erythropoiesis?
What is the main characteristic of the cytoplasm in the pronormoblast?
What is the main characteristic of the cytoplasm in the pronormoblast?
Which statement is true regarding the last stage with nucleolus in erythropoiesis?
Which statement is true regarding the last stage with nucleolus in erythropoiesis?
Which hormone is primarily produced by the kidneys in response to low oxygen levels?
Which hormone is primarily produced by the kidneys in response to low oxygen levels?
What role does cobalt play in red blood cell production?
What role does cobalt play in red blood cell production?
Which vitamin is known as the citrovorum factor and is vital for RBC formation?
Which vitamin is known as the citrovorum factor and is vital for RBC formation?
What essential function does iron perform in red blood cell production?
What essential function does iron perform in red blood cell production?
Which growth factor supports overall production of red blood cells apart from EPO?
Which growth factor supports overall production of red blood cells apart from EPO?
What effect do androgenic hormones have on RBC progenitor cells?
What effect do androgenic hormones have on RBC progenitor cells?
Which vitamin is essential for the absorption of iron in the intestines?
Which vitamin is essential for the absorption of iron in the intestines?
What is the normal lifespan of erythrocytes?
What is the normal lifespan of erythrocytes?
What is the primary function of the Embden-Meyerhof Pathway in red blood cell metabolism?
What is the primary function of the Embden-Meyerhof Pathway in red blood cell metabolism?
What role does copper play in red blood cell production?
What role does copper play in red blood cell production?
Which metabolic pathway generates 2,3-DPG, important for oxygen release from hemoglobin?
Which metabolic pathway generates 2,3-DPG, important for oxygen release from hemoglobin?
What is a characteristic feature of myeloblasts in terms of cytoplasm?
What is a characteristic feature of myeloblasts in terms of cytoplasm?
Which of the following components is essential in preventing the oxidative denaturation of hemoglobin?
Which of the following components is essential in preventing the oxidative denaturation of hemoglobin?
In the context of granuloopoiesis, which progenitor cell is responsible for the development of neutrophils?
In the context of granuloopoiesis, which progenitor cell is responsible for the development of neutrophils?
What is the N/C ratio of myeloblasts?
What is the N/C ratio of myeloblasts?
What is one result of the loss of nucleoli in developing red blood cells?
What is one result of the loss of nucleoli in developing red blood cells?
What key metabolic product is generated from the Hexose Monophosphate Shunt?
What key metabolic product is generated from the Hexose Monophosphate Shunt?
Which stage of granuloopoiesis features an oval to round nucleus with fine chromatin?
Which stage of granuloopoiesis features an oval to round nucleus with fine chromatin?
What is the main function of mature granulocytes?
What is the main function of mature granulocytes?
Which granule is NOT present in a mature neutrophil?
Which granule is NOT present in a mature neutrophil?
What distinguishes a 'band' neutrophil from a segmenter?
What distinguishes a 'band' neutrophil from a segmenter?
What characteristic is associated with Barr bodies in neutrophils?
What characteristic is associated with Barr bodies in neutrophils?
Which of the following granulocyte functions is NOT correctly paired?
Which of the following granulocyte functions is NOT correctly paired?
What differentiates secondary granules from primary granules in neutrophils?
What differentiates secondary granules from primary granules in neutrophils?
What is the typical staining characteristic of secondary granules in eosinophils?
What is the typical staining characteristic of secondary granules in eosinophils?
Which feature is NOT typical of tissue neutrophils (Ferrata cells)?
Which feature is NOT typical of tissue neutrophils (Ferrata cells)?
Which of the following is a tertiary granule found in neutrophils?
Which of the following is a tertiary granule found in neutrophils?
What process do neutrophils utilize to destroy larval stages of helminths?
What process do neutrophils utilize to destroy larval stages of helminths?
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Study Notes
Overview of Blood
- Blood is a nutritive fluid circulating in the vascular system, composed of a solid and gaseous portion.
- Solid portion constitutes approximately 45% of total blood volume, including red blood cells (RBCs), white blood cells (WBCs), platelets, and hemoconia.
Functions of Blood
- Transport Functions:
- Gases (O2 and CO2) for gas exchange.
- Nutrients from digestion to tissues for metabolism.
- Waste products to excretory organs.
- Hormones and endocrine secretions to regulate cell functions.
- Buffering Action:
- Maintains nearly neutral pH in tissues.
- Helps regulate water balance and fluid distribution.
Hematopoiesis
- Continuous process of blood cell production involving renewal, proliferation, differentiation, and maturation.
- Stem cells give rise to all types of blood cells, with specific stages in erythrocyte development.
Erythrocyte Development Stages
- Pronormoblast:
- Deeply basophilic, takes ~3 days to develop.
- Begins globin production.
- Normoblast:
- Characterized by clumped chromatin.
- Last stage with visible nucleolus; hemoglobin synthesis detectable.
- Polychromatophilic Erythrocyte:
- Displays blue-grey RNA to salmon-pink coloration.
- Normal lifespan approximately 120 days.
Factors Affecting RBC Production
- Growth Factors & Hormones:
- Erythropoietin (EPO) produced by kidneys in response to hypoxia.
- Androgenic hormones like testosterone enhance RBC progenitor cell sensitivity.
- Essential Nutrients:
- Iron: Crucial for hemoglobin synthesis and stored in the body.
- Cobalt: Component of vitamin B12, supports RBC production.
- Folic Acid: Vital for RBC formation, stimulates EPO.
- Vitamins B12 and B6: Essential for RBC production and iron metabolism.
- Vitamin C: Enhances effective RBC production.
- Copper: Important for iron metabolism and hemoglobin formation.
RBC Metabolic Pathways
- Embden-Meyerhof Pathway:
- Produces 90-95% of ATP through anaerobic glycolysis.
- Hexose Monophosphate Shunt:
- Generates G6PD and glutathione for oxidative protection of hemoglobin.
- Methemoglobin Reductase Pathway:
- Maintains iron in hemoglobin's ferrous state for oxygen transport.
- Rapoport-Luebering Shunt:
- Produces 2,3-DPG, regulating oxygen release from hemoglobin.
Granulopoiesis
- Involves the maturation of neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils from progenitor cells.
- Stages of Granulopoiesis:
- Myeloblast: Basophilic, scant cytoplasm, fine chromatin.
- Mature Granulocyte: Grainy cytoplasm with primary, secondary, and tertiary granules.
Neutrophils
- Most common WBC in peripheral blood, found in segmented and band forms.
- Key functions include phagocytosis, inflammation response, and defense against parasites.
- Associated with tissue neutrophils known as Ferrata cells, linked to sub-acute bacterial endocarditis.
Additional Notes
- Barr bodies represent an inactivated second X chromosome, observable in females.
- Myelocyte stage of maturation features granules containing major basic protein (MBP).
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