Formed Elements of the Blood
Erythrocytes transports oxygen bound to hemoglobin molecules
Erythrocytes
Lacks A & B antigens, universal donor
type O
reduced oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood caused by a decreased number of erythrocytes or decreased percentage of hemoglobin in the blood.
anemia
help protect the body from antigens
Active phagocytes, number increases rapidly during short-term or acute infections
Neutrophils
has both A & B antigens, universal recepient
Type AB
O2 poor blood
Dull red
genetic disorder in which abnormal hemoglobin becomes sharp and spiky under low oxygen conditions, resulting in the easy rupture of RBCs and the clogging of small vessels, which interferes with oxygen delivery.
sickle cell anemia
1) Erythrocytes (red blood cells)
2) Leukocytes (white blood cells)
3) Platelets (cell fragments)
formed elements
Kill parasitic worms by deluging them wiht digestive enzymes, play role in allergy attacks
Eosinophils
Has B antigens and anti-A antibodies
Type B
7.35-7.45
presence of an abnormally large number of erythrocytes in the blood.
polycythemia
carry O2 and CO2
Erythrocytes
release histamines at site of inflammations
Basophils
Has A antigens and anti-B antibodies
Type A
slightly higher than body temperature
temperature of blood
high white blood cell count
leukocytosis
no nucleus
blood anatomy
Active phagocytes that become macrophages in the tissues. Long term "cleanup team". Increase in number during chronic infections.
Monocytes
Bases on presence of A or B antigens
ABO blood group
Formed elements, plasma, white blood cells
deficient, or low, white blood cell count
leukopenia
Iron containing protien
Hemoglobin