Hematopoietic Function

Flashcards covering key concepts related to hematopoietic function, blood components, and various blood disorders.

Hematopoiesis

The process of blood cell production.

Plasma

The liquid component of blood composed of water, proteins, hormones, and other solutes.

Erythrocytes

Red blood cells responsible for the transport of oxygen.

Leukocytes

White blood cells involved in the immune response and defense against pathogens.

Thrombocytes

Platelets that play a key role in blood clotting.

Hematocrit

The percentage of red blood cells in blood.

Hemostasis

The process of stopping bleeding or blood flow.

Anemia

A condition characterized by a decrease in red blood cells or hemoglobin.

Polycythemia

An increase in the number of red blood cells.

Leukemia

A cancer of the leukocytes characterized by an overproduction of abnormal white blood cells.

Infectious Mononucleosis

A viral infection causing symptoms like fatigue and swollen lymph nodes.

Lymphomas

Cancers affecting the lymphatic system, including Hodgkin's and Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Hemophilia A

An X-linked recessive bleeding disorder due to a deficiency of clotting factor VIII.

Idiopathic Thromocytopenia Purpura (ITP)

A condition where the immune system mistakenly destroys platelets, leading to bleeding.

Von Willebrand’s Disease

The most common hereditary bleeding disorder caused by low levels of von Willebrand factor.

Sickle Cell Anemia

A genetic disorder characterized by the production of abnormal hemoglobin, leading to distorted red blood cells.

Thrombocytopenia

A condition with a decreased platelet count, increasing the risk of bleeding.

Dendritic Cell

A type of immune cell that presents antigens to T cells to initiate an immune response.

Plasma Cell

A type of white blood cell that produces antibodies.