Practical Blood Physiology Lab 2 - RBC Count
29 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Which components make up the majority of blood volume?

  • White blood cells and platelets
  • Red blood cells
  • Plasma (correct)
  • Mineral salts
  • What is one of the primary functions of blood in the body?

  • Formation of platelets
  • Storage of fats
  • Circulation of oxygen and nutrients (correct)
  • Production of hormones
  • What percentage of blood fluid is water?

  • 92% (correct)
  • 75%
  • 55%
  • 45%
  • Which of the following is NOT a component of blood?

    <p>Nerve cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might red blood cell counts increase in the body?

    <p>As a reaction to high altitudes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main functions of blood?

    <p>Transporting hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of red blood cells containing hemoglobin?

    <p>To transport oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to dilute the blood specimen in a red blood cell count test?

    <p>To avoid hemolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which fluid can be used for diluting blood when conducting a red blood cell count?

    <p>Normal saline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to platelets when bleeding occurs?

    <p>They group together to form a clot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a red blood cells count help diagnose?

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

    Under what magnification should cells be counted using a Neubauer’s counting chamber?

    <p>40x objective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of using normal saline in blood dilution?

    <p>It may cause rouleaux formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using a pipette in the blood dilution process?

    <p>To measure the volume of blood accurately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the standard dilution factor achieved by adding 10µL of EDTA blood to 1.99mL of diluting fluid?

    <p>1:200</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary component of Hayem’s solution for RBCs diluting fluid?

    <p>Mercuric chloride</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long should the pipette be rotated before filling the hemocytometer?

    <p>3 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done to the outside of the pipette after it has aspirated blood?

    <p>It should be wiped clean without touching the opening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which objective lens is used for scanning the counting area of the Neubauer chamber?

    <p>10x objective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following ingredients is NOT part of Hayem's solution?

    <p>Sodium bicarbonate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many total small squares are counted to determine the number of red blood cells?

    <p>80 small squares</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the size of the Neubauer chamber’s counting grid?

    <p>3 mm x 3 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the depth of the chamber used for counting cells?

    <p>0.1 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following squares should not be counted in the cell counting process?

    <p>Cells touching the lower limits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many large squares are in the central grid of the Neubauer chamber?

    <p>9</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reference range of red blood cells for adult males?

    <p>4.5-6.5 10^12/L</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible cause of erythrocytopenia?

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

    How many small squares are included in each of the four corner squares of the Neubauer chamber?

    <p>16</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which deficiency is commonly associated with megaloblastic anemia?

    <p>Vitamin B12 deficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Practical Blood Physiology - Lab 2: Manual Red Blood Cell Count

    • Course: Practical blood physiology
    • Year: 2nd year
    • Academic Year: 2023-2024
    • Lab: 2
    • Topic: Manual red blood cell count
    • Lecturer: Karrar Abduljabar Alqershi, M.Lab.Med

    Learning Objectives

    • Define blood, its components, and primary functions.
    • Understand the process and principles of manual red blood cell (RBC) counting.
    • Calculate and interpret RBC count results.
    • Know normal RBC reference ranges for males and females.
    • Identify reasons for increased or decreased RBC counts.

    What is Blood?

    • Blood is a specialized bodily fluid.
    • It circulates throughout the body.
    • It transports essential substances (sugar, oxygen, hormones).
    • It removes waste from the body's cells.

    Blood Composition:

    • Plasma (approximately 55%):
      • 92% water
      • Remainder includes: carbon dioxide, glucose, hormones, proteins, mineral salts, fats, and vitamins.
    • Red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets (approximately 45%).

    Functions of Blood

    • Supplying oxygen to cells and tissues.
    • Providing essential nutrients to cells (amino acids, fatty acids, glucose).
    • Removing waste (carbon dioxide, urea, lactic acid).
    • Protecting the body from infection and foreign objects (via white blood cells).
    • Transporting hormones and other signaling molecules.
    • Regulating acidity (pH) levels and body temperature.
    • Enabling blood clotting (coagulation): platelets group together to form a clot.

    Manual Red Blood Cell Count: Purpose and Principle

    • Purpose: Determine the number of red blood cells.
    • Idea: Red blood cells (RBCs) contain hemoglobin, which carries oxygen. The number of RBCs impacts oxygen transport.
    • Principle: The blood is diluted with fluid (isotonic solution like normal saline) to prevent cell lysis and potential rouleaux formation. The diluted cells are counted using a counting chamber under a microscope.
    • A standardized counting method is used to provide reliable results
    • The final result is expressed as the number of red blood cells per cubic millimeter of whole blood (e.g., 4.73 x 10^9 cells/µL blood.)

    Materials

    • Whole blood with EDTA or direct capillary blood.
    • RBC diluting fluid (e.g., Hayem's solution).
    • Red blood cells pipette.
    • Neubauer's counting chamber.
    • Microscope, lancets, cotton swabs, alcohol (70%).

    Method (Detailed Procedure)

    • Procedure for sample collection (finger prick, pipette use, dilution etc).
    • Method for preparing Neubauer's chamber for counting.
    • Method for counting red blood cells using correct microscope settings and criteria.
    • Procedure for calculating the final red blood cell count.

    Counting the Cells (Chamber)

    • Use specified squares to calculate
    • Instructions for accurate cell counting within the counting chamber.
    • Exclusion criteria for cells touching or touching the borders of the squares are carefully defined and provided..

    Calculations

    • Calculate the average number of cells counted.
    • Calculate the number of red blood cells per cubic millimeter.

    Reference Ranges and Clinical Significance

    • Normal red blood cell counts for adult males and females
    • What decreased red blood cell count might indicate.
    • What increased red blood cell count might indicate.

    Studying That Suits You

    Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

    Quiz Team

    Description

    This quiz covers the key concepts from Practical Blood Physiology Lab 2, focusing on manual red blood cell counting. Students will learn about blood composition, the principles of RBC counting, interpretation of results, and normal reference ranges for RBC counts. Assess your knowledge of blood physiology and counting techniques.

    More Like This

    Manual Muscle Test Grading Scale Flashcards
    11 questions
    Manual Muscle Testing Grades Flashcards
    15 questions
    Manual vs Automatic Transmission
    8 questions
    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser