Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
18 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
What is the function of neutrophils? |
To phagocytize small molecules like bacteria and they are inflammatory mediators |
|
|
What is the function of eosinophils? |
To deactivate histamine and to aid in parasitic infection and allergic reactions |
|
|
What are the functions of basophils? |
Initiate inflammation, cause vascular permeability, cause the presence of eosinophils, and seen in hypersensitivity and parasitic infections |
|
|
What is the function of lymphocytes? |
T-cells create cell mediated immunity and B-cells create humoral immunity as well as antibodies |
|
|
What is the function of monocytes? |
To phagocytize large molecules like cells and debris, turn into phagocytes, and seen in chronic inflammation |
|
|
Purpose of a differential cell count |
Determines the percentage of a certain leukocyte type in circulating blood |
|
|
Normal canine PCV values |
37-55% |
|
|
Normal feline PCV values |
27-45% |
|
|
What is plasma |
The liquid part of blood containing clotting factors and proteins |
|
|
What is serum? |
The liquid part of blood not containing platelets and proteins |
|
|
Units for serum and plasma protein |
Traditional units=g/dL SI units=g/L |
|
|
Lavendar top blood collection tubes |
Contains EDTA (an anticoagulant), used for routine hematology and plasma production |
|
|
Red/peach top blood collection tubes |
Sterile with no additives, used to produce serum |
|
|
Gold top blood collection tube |
Contains a silicone plug, used to produce serum |
|
|
Grey top blood collection tube |
Contains sodium fluoride +/- potassium oxalate, used for glucose testing |
|
|
Green top blood collection tube |
Contains heparin, used in exotics and for blood gases |
|
|
Light blue top blood collection tube |
Contains sodium citrate, used for coagulation and platelet tests |
|
|
What is the difference between platelets and thrombocytes? |
Platelets are non-nucleated and in mammals, thrombocytes can be nucleated or non-nucleated (any species) |
