Lab Quiz 3 - Blood Flashcards

1
Q

Approximately how many RBCs do females have?

A

4.5 million µl (microliters)

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2
Q

Approximately how many RBCs do males have?

A

5.5 million µl (microliters)

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3
Q

What type of blood cells are biconcave?

A

Red Blood Cells (Erythrocytes)

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4
Q

What blood cells are anucleated?

A

Red Blood Cells (Erythrocytes)

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5
Q

Approximately how big in diameter are RBCs (erythrocytes)?

A

7.5 µm (micrometers) in diameter

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6
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What is the lifespan for RBCs (erythrocytes)?

A

~120 days

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7
Q

What is the function of the RBCs (erythrocytes)?

A

Carry O2 and some CO2

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8
Q

What type of cells are immune system cells?

A

Leukocytes (WBCs)

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9
Q

Approximately how many leukocytes are there per microliter of blood?

A

4,800 - 10,800/µl (microliter)

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10
Q

What is the process by which leukocytes leave the blood vessels and into the interstitium (tissue)?

A

Diapedesis

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11
Q

What method of locomotion is used by leukocytes to move within the interstitium?

A

Amoeboid Movement

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12
Q

What are the (2) main types of leukocytes?

A

Granulocytes and Agranulocytes

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13
Q

What are the type of WBCs that are granulocyte?

A

Neutrophil, Basophil, Eosinophil

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14
Q

What are the type of WBCs that are agranulocyte?

A

Lymphocyte and Monocyte

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15
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This blood cell makes up 50-70% of the WBCs.

A

Neutrophil

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16
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This blood cell’s nucleus has ~3-7 lobes.

A

Neutrophil

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17
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This blood cell has a clear-ish cytoplasm.

A

Neutrophil

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18
Q

This/These blood cell(s) is/are phagocytic.

A

Neutrophils and Eosinophils

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19
Q

This blood cell makes up 2-4% of WBCs.

A

Eosinophil

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20
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This blood cell is often 2-lobed.

A

Eosinophil

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21
Q

This blood cell’s cytoplasm contains pink/red granules (that are about the same color as the RBCs).

A

Eosinophil

22
Q

This blood cell increases due to parasites and allergies.

A

Eosinophil

23
Q

This/These blood cell(s) is/are phagocytic.

A

Eosinophils and Neutrophils

24
Q

This blood cell causes allergic reactions

A

Basophil

25
Q

These blood cells make up less than 1% of WBCs.

A

Basophils

26
Q

These blood cells have “U” or “S”-shaped nucleus with indentations.

A

Basophils

27
Q

This blood cell releases histamines and heparin.

A

Basophils

28
Q

This blood cell causes allergic reactions and inflammation.

A

Basophil

29
Q

What are the type of WBCs that are agranulocyte?

A

Lymphocytes and Monocytes

30
Q

This blood cell accounts for 25% or more of WBCs.

A

Lymphocyte

31
Q

This blood cell’s nucleus is about the same size as RBC.

A

Lymphocyte

32
Q

This blood cell’s nucleus is spherical.

A

Lymphocyte

33
Q

With this blood cell, you may see a small crescent of cytoplasm.

A

Lymphocyte

34
Q

These cells are the primary immune cells.

A

Lymphocyte (B & T Lymphocytes)

35
Q

These blood cells account for 3-8% of the WBCs.

A

Monocytes

36
Q

This blood cells displays abundant cytoplasm.

A

Monocyte

37
Q

This blood cell’s nucleus is usually slightly lighter than others.

A

Monocyte

38
Q

These blood cells become macrophages (tissue phagocytes).

A

Monocytes

39
Q

What is the hematocrit for males?

A

47%

40
Q

What is the hematocrit for females?

A

42%

41
Q

What is the average level of hemoglobin for males?

A

13-18 g/dL

42
Q

What is the average level of hemoglobin for females?

A

12-16 g/dL

43
Q

What is the pH of blood?

A

Blood has pH of 7.35 - 7.45

44
Q

Blood accounts for how much of body weight?

A

8%

45
Q

What are the formed elements?

A

Erythrocytes, Leukocytes, and Platelets

46
Q

What are platelets?

A

Cell fragments that initiate blood clotting

47
Q

What are the (2) main components of blood?

A

Plasma and Formed Elements (RBCs, WBCs, and platelets)

48
Q

How many platelets are there in the blood?

A

150,000 - 400,000/µl (microliters) of blood

49
Q

These cells (fragments) are derived from Megakaryocytes.

A

Platelets

50
Q

These cells (fragments) function in blood clotting.

A

Platelets

51
Q

These cell fragments are not “real” cells.

A

Platelets