Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

BODY SYSTEMS > Haematology III > Flashcards

Haematology III Flashcards

1
Q

How do red blood cells differ from white blood cells?

A

WBC are nucleated in contrast to RBC

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What are whiteblood cells also known as? e.g RBC = Erythrocytes

A

LEUKOCYTES

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

WBC fucntion?

A
  • defense vs pathogens
  • toxin and waste removal
  • remove damaged cells
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What are the 4 main characteristics of WBC?

A
  • Phagocytosis
  • Amoeboid movement
  • attracted towards specific chemical stimuli
  • EXTRAVASATION (migrates out of blood stream)
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What is amoeboid movement?

A
  • is how white blood cell move by cytoplasmic projection(crawling like movement)
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Which WBC are phagocytes?

A

Neutrophils, Eosinophils, Monocytes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What are the 5 WBC in the body?

A

Neutrophils
Lympocytes
Monocytes
Eosonophils
Basophils
(never let monkey eat banana)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is the healthy Wbc count?

A

4-11 x 10^9 (per L of blood)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is the healthy Wbc count?

A

4-11 x 10^9 (per L of blood)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

In what two categories do WBC subdivide in?

A
  • Granulocytes
  • Agranulocytes
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Which WBC are granulocytes?

A

Neutrophils
Basophils
Eosinophils

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Which WBC are Agranulocytes?

A

Lymphocytes
Monocytes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is the RBC : Platelets : WBC ratio?

A

700 : 40 : 1

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What is the percentage composition of each type of WBC?

A

N = 50-70%
L = 20-30%
M = 2-10 %
E = 2-4 %
B = <1%

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What is the lobe structure of WBC? (Structure)

A
  • N = 2-5 lobes
  • L = Single round nucleus
  • M = Horshoe shaped nucleus
  • E = bilobed/ 2 lobes
  • B = Bilobed S-shaped
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What is the smallest and largest WBC?

A

Monocytes Largest
Lymphocytes Smallest

16
Q

Function of neutrophils?

A
  • first line of defence against bacterial infection
  • (P)hagocytotic
  • (M)obile
  • 10 hours
  • (major constituent of pus)
17
Q

Function of EUSONOPHILS?

A
  • (T)oxins
  • (A)llergies/Asthma
  • (C)ombat parasites/bacteria
  • 8 to 12
17
Q

Function of EUSONOPHILS?

A
  • Release toxic compounds
  • Allergies/Asthma
  • Combat parasites/bacteria
  • 8 to 12
18
Q

Basophils function?

A
  • Inflammatory response
19
Q

Monocytes function?

A
  • Phagocytic
  • Migrate out of cell becoming macrophage
20
Q

Lymphocytes function?

A

Central role in all immunological defence mechanisms

21
Q

What type of lymphocytes?

A

T-cell
B-cells
NK cells (prevent CANCER)

BODY SYSTEMS (22 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions