Neutrophil - answer✔most abundant type; phagocytic; enter tissues during inflammation
eosinophil - answer✔found in blood and mucosal surface linings; can kill parasites by releasing
toxic chemicals or in some cases phagocytosis
monocyte - answer✔phagocytes circulating in blood than can enter tissues or organs and
develop into macrophages
macrophage - answer✔large phagocytes that can engulf viruses and bacteria; found in epithelia
in contact with the external environment
basophil - answer✔cells that secrete heparin at infection sites; also make histamine
lymphocyte - answer✔play important roles in protecting against specific pathogens; some
secrete antibodies into the blood
iron in the plasma is delivered to the bone marrow by the molecule - answer✔transferrin
platelets - answer✔colorless, nonnucleated cell fragments that play a major role in blood
clotting
any condition characterized by an abnormally low erythrocyte count and/or hemoglobin
concentration - answer✔anemia
polycythemia - answer✔the condition of having more erythrocytes than normal in the blood
leukocytes - answer✔blood cells which are involved in immune defense
erythropoietin - answer✔a hematopoietic growth factor used to treat people who are anemic
due to kidney disease
six main types of leukocytes - answer✔basophil, lymphocyte, macrophage, monocyte,
eosinophil, neutrophil
platelets - answer✔cellular components of the blood that are non-nucleated cellular fragments
anemia is characterized by - answer✔a decrease in the number of erythrocytes; a decreased
concentration of hemoglobin in each erythrocyte
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Brightstars. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
