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Granulocytes
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1. Neutrophils
2. Eosinophils 3. Basophils |
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Agranulocytes
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1. Monocytes
2. Lymphocytes |
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Reference range of wbc count
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4-10,000
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Percentage of WBC's circulating in bloodstream.
WBC's found where? |
2-3%
bone marrow |
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What is Leukopenia?
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decrease in # of circulating WBC's
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Leukopenia is caused by?
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exposure to ionizing radiation, nuclear accidents, genetic disorders, infections, fibrosis, tumors, chemotherapeutic agents
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Why is leukopenia dangerous to patients?
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diminishes ability of the body to fight off infection
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What is Leukocytosis
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an increase in the # of circulating WBCs
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Most common cause for leukocytosis?
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acute infection
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What is the name for immature WBC's
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blasts
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Name two drugs known to increase WBCs
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hydrocortisone and epinephrine
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Causes of Leukocytosis
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physical exercise, obstretrical labor, pain, cold, menstruation, emotional stress, diurnal fluctuation
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Normal neutrophil count
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2.1 - 7.5 or 50-70% of WBC
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What are the names for immature and mature neutrophils?
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immature - bands
mature - segs |
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What is the main function of neutrophils
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phagocytosis
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