BIOL 221 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Granulocyte, Allergic Response, Defensin
31 Jan 2020
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Describe the major functions of the circulatory system: 2. List and describe the 3 major components of the circulatory system: 3. Identify the formed elements on prepared slides, diagrams and models and state their main functions: 7. Describe the process and results of a differential white blood cell count. Granulocytes: neutrophil, multi-lobed nucleus, lilac granules, enzymes & defensins, acute bacteria infections bacteria slayers, eosinophil, u shaped nucleus, red granules, allergic response, parasitic worms, basophil, u/s nucleus, large, purple/black granules, histamine release vasodilation inflammation. Agranulocytes: lymphocytes, large, dark nucleus, t cells immune response, b cells antibody production, monocytes, circulating, become macrophage, chronic bacteria slayers, present antigen. Polycythemia: an abnormally increased concentration of hemoglobin in the blood, through either reduction of plasma volume or increase in red cell numbers. It may be a primary disease of unknown cause, or a secondary condition linked to respiratory or circulatory disorder or cancer.
