Production RBC,WBC

Term for production of RBCs from stem cells (hemocytoblasts).

Where are RBCs produced?

Under normal conditions, does RBC production equal RBC destruction?

Kidney hormone that stimulates RBC production and condition that causes its release.

Name 5 things that affect RBC production

Increased number of WBCs. Causes include infection, strenuous exercise, anesthesia, and surgery

Abnormally low WBCs. Causes include radiation, shock, and certain chemotherapeutic agents

Granular lymphocytes contain large granules that can be observed upon staining. List the 3 WBCs that are granular lymphocytes

Agranular lymphocytes do not exhibit granules after staining. List the 2 WBCs that are agranular lymphocytes

Process by which white blood cells leave blood and move to sight of infection or inflammation

Process by which chemicals released by microbes and inflamed tissues attract neutrophils and macrophages to site.

Term for production of RBCs from stem cells (hemocytoblasts).

Alternate names for neutrophils

Arrive in damaged tissues after neutrophils. Enlarge and differentiate into macrophages

After leaving capillaries and entering tissues, release chemicals that counter effects of histamine and chemicals that are effective against certain parasitic worms

Most common type of WBC

Alternate names for immature neutrophils. Numbers of immature neutrophils increase with bacterial infection

Become mast cells after leaving capillaries and entering tissues.

First type of WBC to arrive at tissue infected by bacteria. Use lysozymes, strong oxidants, and other chemicals to destroy bacteria

Allergic reactions and parasitic infections increase the number of this WBC

Bacterial infection or inflammatory condition increase the number of this mature WBC

Process by which WBCs are produced from hemocytoblasts (stem cells)

Chemicals produced by macrophages and T lymphocytes that stimulate WBC production

Platelets Site of production

RBCs Term for Production

RBCs Stimulates Production

RBCs Cell that forms formed element

RBCs Site of production

WBCs Term for Production

WBCs Stimulates Production

WBCs Cell that forms formed element

WBCs Site of production

Platelets Term for Production

Platelets Stimulates Production

Platelets Cell that forms formed element

Platelets Site of production