Whole Blood
What are the 2 components of whole blood?
Plasma and formed elements
What is erythropoiesis?
formation of erythrocytes
What is the benefit of hematology?
Discover diseases, evaluate blood counts, identify blood type
Structure of a RBC
biconcave disc, round with central depression
If a A- blood type donates blood, who can safely RECEIVE their blood?
A positive, and AB positive
What 3 components are made of formed elements?
RBC, WBC, Platelets
What is leukopoiesis?
Formation of leukocytes
What is a CBC?
4 protein chains, molecule of heme group, heme contains iron, oxygen binds to iron
If a AB positive donates their blood, who can safely receive?
AB positive
What components are in plasma?
Water, Plasma solutes, Plasma proteins
What is thrombopoiesis
formation of thrombocytes
What is a WBC?
Identify percentage of each type of white blood cells
Structure of RBC with Sickle Cell Disease
sickle shape
Occurs when a rh positive man and rh negative woman conceive a rh positive child. Rh positive blood leaves into moms blood stream
Electrolytes, Albumins, Globulins, Fibrogen, Enzymes and Hormones
What stem cell is found in all formed elements?
Hematopoietic stem cell
What is hematocrit and average normal hematocrit?
Percentage of whole blood made by formed element, 45%
What is heme?
yellow protein
What blood type is the universal donor? Universal recipient?
O, AB
92%
What are the two cell types from hematopoietic stem cells give rise to?
Myeloid and Lymphoid
Low- Blood loss, too much water, low RBC, more plasma. High- dehydration, low plasma, high RBC
What is result of jaundice?
bilirubin build up, not absorbed by the liver
RoGAM