Post-Lab Quiz 1 - 232 Lab

List the 3 functions of blood

Name the 3 layers of a centifuged blood sample and describe the composition of each

List the 3 components of plasma and provide an example of each

List the 5 leukocytes, identify each on histological sample, distinguish between granulocytes and granulocytes, know their relative abundance, and list a disease or conditions that causes a deviation in normal numbers

Explain what is meant by a leukocyte differential count and how it is clinically useful

Describe the structure/shape of an erythrocyte and why it is advantageous

Define hematocrit, provide normal values for males and females, and predict causes for deviations from normal values

Describe the function of hemoglobin; provide normal values for males and females; and explain why and how hormones, exercise, altitude, and smoking affect normal values

Define antigen and antibody, and explain agglutination and how it occurs

Compare and contrast the different blood types, their importance when transfusing blood, and correctly match donor and recepient blood types

Describe the blood pathologies including the type and cell affected, characteristics of an abnormal blood smear, and the cause and a treatment (if available) for each

• Sickle cell anemia:

• Iron-deficiency anemia:

• Pernicious anemia: