The Haematopoietic System

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what condition is the result of increased hb/rbc
Polycythaemia
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Q=what growth factor encourages erythrocyte production?
EPO
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Q=what condition is caused by a reduction of Hb?
anaemia
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Q=what is haemolysis?
A=Reduced RBC survival
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Q=what are reticulocytes?
A=young RBC's
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Q=what growth factor encourages platelet production?
A=TPO (forms megakaryocytes)
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Q=How are platelets formed?
A=by fragmentation of megakaryocyte cytoplasm
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Q=What condition is caused by a low platelet count?
A=Thrombocytopenia
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Q=What condition is caused by a high platelet count?
A=Thrombocytosis
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Q=What condition is caused by a low neutrophil count?
A=Neutropenia
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What type of immunity are myeloid cells?
Innate
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What type of immunity are lymphoid cells?
Adaptive
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What is the largest leucocyte?
Monocytes
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What condition is caused by a reduction of neutrophils?
Neutropenia
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What are the 4 types of myeloid leucocytes?
Neutrophils, Eosinophils, Basophils, Monocytes
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What is the main symptom of thrombocytopenia?
Bruising
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What is a CD marker common to all leukocytes?
CD45+
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What are the 3 types of lymphocytes?
B-cells, T-cells, NK-cells
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How much percent of the lymphocyte pool do B-cells make up?
20
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How much percent of the lymphocyte pool do T-cells make up?
80
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What is the function of T-helpers?
Coordinate immune repsonse by secreting cytokines
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What is the function of T-cytotoxic cells?
Detect and lyse target cells
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What is the function of T-regulatory cells?
Immunosuppressive and prevent autoimmunity
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What is the function of B-cells?
Produce antibodies
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What does NK stand for?
Natural Killer
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