Physiology of the Blood-II Lecture 5 2023: Function of Blood Cells
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What is the main function of erythrocytes?

  • Transporting oxygen from the lungs to all cells of the body (correct)
  • Phagocytosis of foreign bodies
  • Releasing lytic enzymes for killing parasites
  • Initiating inflammatory reactions
  • Which stage involves the destruction of phagocytized particles within the phagosome of the neutrophil?

  • Endocytosis (correct)
  • Chemotaxis
  • Adhesion
  • Fusion
  • Which leukocyte function involves chemotactic factors such as antigen-antibody complexes and bacterial byproducts?

  • Eosinophil
  • Monocyte
  • Neutrophil (correct)
  • Basophil
  • What is the function of eosinophils?

    <p>Destruction of parasites and releasing histamine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What leads to the killing of bacteria by neutrophils?

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

    What allows erythrocytes to adhere easily to the bacterial cell surface?

    <p>Receptors (IgG)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which blood cell type contains histamine and is important in initiating inflammatory reactions?

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

    Which blood disorder is characterized by a reduction in the number of erythrocytes, hemoglobin, or both, leading to a lack of healthy red blood cells?

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

    What is the primary function of thrombocytes?

    <p>Formation of platelet plugs in hemostasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of thrombocytosis?

    <p>May occur in cases like pregnancy, puerperium, or estrogen therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of lymphocytes in the immune response?

    <p>Regulation of immune response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the primary functions of monocytes?

    <p>Phagocytosis of large particles (fungi and protozoa)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of agranulocytes specifically related to the coagulation/fibrinolytic pathway?

    <p>Regulates coagulation/fibrinolytic pathway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of basophils related to the clotting mechanism?

    <p>Contains histamine which is important in initiating inflammatory reactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the potential causes of thrombocytopenia?

    <p>Bone marrow hypoplasia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What signifies thrombocytopenia and its potential occurrences?

    <p>Increase in thrombocyte destruction as seen in immunologic diseases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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