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8 Cards in this Set
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Neutrophils
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- Microphages
- First at invasion site |
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Eosinophils
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- Secrete cytotoxins to kill larger pathogens
- Phagocytize allergens - Phagocytize antigen - antibody complexes |
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Basophils
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- Secrete histamine and heparin
- Inflammatory - Vasodilation and anticoagulation |
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Monocytes/Macrophages
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- Activate lymphocytes
- Secrete cytokines - Attract fibroblasts |
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Leukopenia
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- Low white blood cell count
- Caused by: AIDS, radiation, heavy metal poisoning, organ transplant drugs |
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Leukocytosis
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- High white blood cell count
- Caused by: Autoimmune disorders, infections, allergies |
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Leukemia
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- A cancer causing uncontrolled division of hematopoietic stem cells
- Myeloid leukemia: granulocytes and monocytes - Lymphoid leukemia: lymphocytes |
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Myeloid Stem Cells
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- Stimulated by EPO (stimulated by low oxygen in blood)
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