CHAPTER 28 part 1 Flashcards
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it is the blood and blood forming sites, including the bone marrow and reticuloendothelial system
hematologic system
the fluid portion of the blood
plasma
what are the types of blood cells:
erythrocytes
leukocytes
thrombocytes
the body makes red blood cells by the help of the bone marrow
hematopoeisis
the process by which the body produces blood cells and blood plasma; it occurs in the bone marrow, spleen, liver, and others
hematopoiesis
the hematopoiesis occurs where?
bone marrow
this process occurs in the bone marrow and begins the differentiation of stem cells into either myeloid or lymphoid cells
hematopoiesis
what are the type of stem cells:
myeloid cells
lymphoid cells
the progenitor that help the production of rbc, wbc, and platelet
myeloid
another name for red blood cells:
erythrocytes
another name for white blood cells:
leukocytes
a stem cell that help in the production of lymphocytes
lymphoid cells
it is responsible/where the blood is created
bone marrow
the plasma consists of ___ of water
90%
another name for platelets:
thrombocytes
what type of lymphocytes: it is responsible for FIGHTING pathogens; it directly DESTROYS and attacks the pathogens or microorganisms
T-lymphocytes
what type of lymphocytes: produces antibody
B-lymphocytes
the complex and ‘process of the formation and maturation of the blood cells’
hematopoiesis
a type of protein that makes the RBC; it gives the color red; responsible for carrying oxygen
hemoglobin
the IMMATURE red blood cells
reticulocytes
the production of the new red blood cells by erythropoietin
erythropoiesis
the substantial components (vitamins) and substances that is needed for the production of blood
vitamin b12
folic acid
another name for vitamin b12
cobalamin
it signals the bone marrow to produce rbc
erythropoietin
