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Function of Plasma
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Liquid component of blood. Transports blood cells and other components to and from cells in the body. It is made up of salts, proteins, lipids and glucose.
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Function of Plasma proteins
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Create oncotice pressure, immune system components (immunoglobulins), blood coagulation, regulation of gene expression, neutralizes trypsin that elaks from digestive system.
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Function of Erythrocytes
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Transports oxygen to cells throughout the body
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Function of Leukocytes
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Part of the immune system, protect against infectious disease, and foreign materials.
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Function of the Granulocyte Neutrophil
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First responders. Phagocytes during inflammation. Immature. Most abundant WBC.
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Function of the Granulocyte Eosinophil
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Phagocytosis of antigen-antibody complex during allergic reaction
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Function of the Granulocyte Basophil
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Mast cells. Contain heparin and histamine - release these substances when stimulated by antigen or tissue injury.
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Function of the Agranulocyte Monocyte
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Large, slow moving phagocytes that ingest bacteria and dead tissue.
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Function of the Agranulocyte Macrophage
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Monocytes become macrophages. They deactivate old RBC's and clear blood in injured tissues.
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Function of T-cell Lymphocytes
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"Immunocyte" cell mediated immunity. They do not require an antibody.
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Function of B-cell Lymphocytes
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"Immunocyte" antibody mediated response stimulated by antigens to produce antibodies.
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Function of platelets (thrombocytes)
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Important in clotting. Important for capillary integrity because they plug capillary breaks.
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Function of Spleen
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Purifies blood of bacteria and antigens. fetal production of RBCs (not in adults). Breaks down old, defective RBC's. Stores 1-2% of RBC's to release when needed.
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Function of Lymph nodes
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Filter bacteria and foreign material.
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Describe Hematopoiesis
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The formation and development of blood cellular elements.
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