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Physiology of the Blood-II Lecture 5 2023: Function of Blood Cells

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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?

Destruction of parasites and releasing histamine Signup and view all the answers

What leads to the killing of bacteria by neutrophils?

Fusion Signup and view all the answers

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

Receptors (IgG) Signup and view all the answers

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

Basophil 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?

Anemia Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of thrombocytes?

Formation of platelet plugs in hemostasis Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of thrombocytosis?

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

What is the role of lymphocytes in the immune response?

Regulation of immune response Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary functions of monocytes?

Phagocytosis of large particles (fungi and protozoa) Signup and view all the answers

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

Regulates coagulation/fibrinolytic pathway Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What are the potential causes of thrombocytopenia?

Bone marrow hypoplasia. Signup and view all the answers

What signifies thrombocytopenia and its potential occurrences?

Increase in thrombocyte destruction as seen in immunologic diseases. Signup and view all the answers