Exam 3 Flashcards
what does a single drop of blood consist of?
red blood cells
white blood cells
platelets (thrombocytes)
hemocytoblasts
stem cell
how the formed elements of blood start out
occurs in the bone marrow
describe erythrocytes
stem cell/aka RBC’s
no nuclei or organelles/lives approximately 120 days
contributes to blood viscosity - increased # of RBC’s makes blood thicker
filled with hemoglobin (Hb) for transportation of respiratory gases
produce erythropoiesis — produces erythropoietin hormone (EPO)
location: (1) kidneys (2) liver
describe leukocytes
stem cell/aka WBC’s (NLMEB)
complete cells with nucleus and organelles
produces leukopoiesis — produces cytokines chemical
location: macrophages and T-lymphocytes
describe thrombocytes
stem cell/aka platelets (form a temporary plug to seal vessels)
megakarayocyte - cytoplasmic cell fragments
produces thrombopoeisis – produces thrombopoietin hormone
location: (1) liver (2) kidneys
hematocrit:hemoglobin
3:1
describe oxyhemoglobin, deoxyhemoglobin, and carbaminohemoglobin
oxy: ruby red; oxygen bound to iron
(external respiration) oxygen loading takes place in the lungs
deoxy: dark red; low oxygen
(internal respiration) oxygen unloading in the tissues
carba: maroon red; carbon dioxide bound to protein NOT iron
(internal respiration) carbon dioxide unloading in the tissues
hypoxia
aka anemia too few RBC's or Hb decreased oxygen availability increased tissue demand for oxygen erythropoietinn (EPO) released by kidneys as a response
polycythemia
too many RBC’s
creates increase viscosity of the blood
describe the rate of erythropoeisis and EPO
dependent on the ability of RBC’s to transport oxygen, NOT on the # of RBC’s in circulation!!!!!!!!
- renal failure: can result in low EPO and RBC counts (low hematocrit)
- athletic training: increased demand for oxygen/increased blood viscosity
- testosterone: increases release of EPO/high hematocirt
what is required in your diet for erythropoiesis?
nutrients: amino acids, carbohydrates, lipids
iron
vitamin B12
vitamin B9
spleen
graveyard for RBC’s
name the 5 types of WBC’s/leukocytes
1 neutrophil (never) 2 lymphocytes (let) 3 monocytes (monkeys) 4 eosinophils (eat) 5 basophil (bananas)
which WBC’s are granular and which are agrnular?
granulocytes: basophil, neutrophil, eosinophil
agranulocytes: lymphocyte, monocyte
describe neutrophils
most numerous WBC
multi-lobed nuclei
BACTERIA SLAYERS - initiate respiratory bursts to kill (O2 – bleach)
produce antibiotic-like proteins called defensins
describe lymphocytes
large, single, dark purple nuclei
T-cells: aTTack virus-infected & tumor cells (Thymus?)
B-cells: produce antiBodies (Bone marrow?)
describe monocytes
U-shaped or dark purple nuclei
largest WBC
leave circulation, enter tissue, turn into MACROPHAGES
describe eosinophils
red, bi-lobed nuclei
digest parasitic worms
lessen the severity of allergies by inactivating certain inflammatory chemicals released during allergic reactions
describe basophils
lowest amount of RBCs
bilobed nucleus U or S shaped
histamine (vasodilator) and heparin (anticoagulant)
leukopenia
abnormally low WBC count
drug induced, poisons, radiation
leukemia
cancerous conditions from abnormally increased production of WBCs
bone marrow becomes consumed with cancerous WBC’s
hemostasis
stoppage of bleeding
name and describe the 3 steps of blood clotting
1 vascular spasm: constricts the flow of blood
2 platelet plug: forms to temporarily seal small openings in the vessel
3 coagulation: enables the repair of the vessel wall once the leakage of blood has stopped
describe clotting factors 1-12
most are produced in the liver
4 require vitamin K: prothrombin, thrombin, fibrinogen, fibrin (net forms clot)