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19 Cards in this Set
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Leukocytes |
Defend the body against pathogens, toxins and cellular debris |
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Granular leukocytes |
Neutrophils Eosinophils Basophils |
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Neutrophils |
Phagocytic |
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Eosinophils |
Phagocytic |
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Basophils |
Increase in numer in allergic reaction and in parasitic infection |
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Agranular Leukocytes |
Monocytes Lymphocytes |
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Monocytes |
Phagocytic Macrophages (largest wbc's) |
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Lymphocytes |
Defense against specific pathogens |
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Whole blood |
55% Plasma 45% formed elements |
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Hemacrit |
Percentage of red blood cells Used to diagnose/monitor disease/conditions |
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Hemoglobin |
Allows erythrocytes to carry oxygen Consists of 4 globin proteins, 4 heme molecules, 4 iron ions |
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Agglutination |
The clumping together of RBC's |
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When does agglutination take place |
When RBC's are exposed to the corresponding antibodies from another blood type |
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Antigens |
On cell surface "Tag" cells as belonging to you |
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Antibodies |
In plasma Attach to unfamiliar antigens and alert immune system |
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Hematopoiesis |
Begins in red bone marrow (epiphysis, flat bone) Process of the development of all formed elements |
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Lymphoid Stem Cells |
Produce lymphocytes |
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Myeloid Stem Cells |
Produce RBC'S, "the Phils", Monocytes, and platelets |
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Hemocytoblasts |
Found in red bone marrow Are stem cells Become all formed elements |
