oxygen carrying protein

erythrocyte (rbc)

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protects the body from infectious microorganisms. 2 types are Granulocyte and Agranulocytes

consist of neutrophils , eosinophils and basophils

destroys bacteria and most numerous WBC

play a role in ending allergic reactions

function in inflammation medication and similar in function to mast cells

consist of lymphocytes and monocytes

the most important cell of the immune system, effective in fighting infectious organisms; act against a specific foreign molecule (antigen)

transform into macrophages; phagocytic cells

structure: originate in bone marrow and contain several clotting factors such as calcium ions, ADPand serotonin.

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the stop of bleeding when a blood vessel is damaged/ dead

process by which blood cells are formed

transport oxygen and carbon dioxide

give rise to lymphocytes

give rise to all other blood cells

recycles damaged or dead RBCs

measure of % RBC

the most common test that is done. it test the hemoglobin level, hematocrit, RBC count, WBC and platelet count

most common normal adult hemoglobin

Hemoglobin A1 structure

hemoglobin f structure

Hemoglobin A2 structure

Same as packed cell volume

normal hct

3Xrbc=hgbX3 = HCT

200X higher affinity than Oxygen for hgb

recycles rbcs

120 days

8-10 days

varies hours to years

acronym for most to least common wbc

measures nine parameters

normal plt numbers

normal wbc numbers

normal rbc numbers

under 20,000 platelets

embolus

thrombis