Belmont Patho Quiz #5 Hematology

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.

Create oncotice pressure, immune system components (immunoglobulins), blood coagulation, regulation of gene expression, neutralizes trypsin that elaks from digestive system.

Transports oxygen to cells throughout the body

Part of the immune system, protect against infectious disease, and foreign materials.

First responders. Phagocytes during inflammation. Immature. Most abundant WBC.

Phagocytosis of antigen-antibody complex during allergic reaction

Mast cells. Contain heparin and histamine - release these substances when stimulated by antigen or tissue injury.

Large, slow moving phagocytes that ingest bacteria and dead tissue.

Monocytes become macrophages. They deactivate old RBC's and clear blood in injured tissues.

"Immunocyte" cell mediated immunity. They do not require an antibody.

"Immunocyte" antibody mediated response stimulated by antigens to produce antibodies.

Important in clotting. Important for capillary integrity because they plug capillary breaks.

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.

Filter bacteria and foreign material.

The formation and development of blood cellular elements.