Unit 2: Vet Med (Hematology, Integumentary system, etc)

Erythrocyte

Red Blood Cells

Leukocytes

White Blood Cells

Thrombocytes

Cell fragments involved in blood clotting

Neutrophils

Granulocytes whose cytoplasmic granules do not readily accept stains and whose primary function is phagocytosis of foreign invaders of the body

Phagocytosis

The process by which certain cells, called phagocytes, digest foreign particles, bacteria, or dead and dying cells

Monocyte

The largest type of white blood cells that is also agranular and has phagocytic capabilities

Agranular

A term used to describe leukocytes that lack granules in their cytoplasm, such as lymphocytes and monocytes

Granules

Small particles found in the cytoplasm of certain leukocytes, which contain enzymes and other substances important for immune responses

Plasma

Fluid component of the blood that suspends all of the cellular constituents and is rich in electrolytes and proteins

Lycing/Hemolysis

The process of breaking down cells

Leukocytes

White blood cells that are responsible for fighting diseases

Eosinophil

A specific granulocyte that contains red staining cytoplasmic granules and is often involved in allergic responses

Hemostasis

The process which hemorrhage is stopped

What is the lymphocyte responsibile for?

Immunity and antibody protection

Leukocytosis

A number of excess white blood cells in the blood

Anticoagulant

Blood thinner that prevents clotting

Poikilocytosis

Any kind of abnormal shape change of red blood cells

Rubriblast

The stem cell of red blood cells found in the bone marrow

Where does blood produce?

Icteric

The plasma that is yellow in color and indicates bilirubinemia

Histamine

A chemical released by mast cells and basophils during allergic reactions to help combat them

Bactericidal

Killing bacteria

Zone of Central Pallor

The area in a red blood cell that appears lighter in color due to the absence of hemoglobin, typically observed in blood smears

T cells

A type of white blood cell that plays a central role in the immune response by recognizing and responding to specific antigens

B cells

A type of white blood cell that produces antibodies to help eliminate pathogens and provide humoral immunity

Microcytic

No central pallor

Normocytic

Normal size as well as central pallor

Macrocytic

The end of cycle