Hematology/immunology (Medical Surgical) 3 With Complete Solutions 100% Correct 2024

Hematology/Immunology (Medical Surgical) 3 with Complete Solutions 100% Correct 2024What produces blood cells, erythrocytes, leukocytes, & platelets.Bone MarrowErythrocytesErythropoiesis - stimulated by hypoxia and erythropoietin.Fx: transport O2.Life span - about 120 days.(Red Blood Cells)ReticulocyteReticulocytes are immature erythrocytes.LeukocytesWBCsGranulocytes: (polymorphonuclear leukocytes, PMNs).🔺Neutrophils (polys, segs): strong phagocytic activity.🔺Eosinophils: allergic response.🔺Basophils: granules - heparin, serotonin and histamine.Lymphocytes: cellular and humoral responses.🔺B cells: stimulated by antigens to produce antibodies.🔺T cells: involved in cellular immune response against viruses.Monocytes: large slow moving potent phagocytes. (macrophages)GranulocytesAKA: WBC or LeukocyteGranulocytes: (polymorphonuclear leukocytes, PMNs).🔺Neutrophils (polys, segs): strong phagocytic activity.🔺Eosinophils: allergic response.🔺Basophils: granules - heparin, serotonin and histamine.LymphocytesAKA: WBC or LeukocyteLymphocytes: cellular and humoral responses.🔺B cells: stimulated by antigens to produce antibodies.🔺T cells: involved in cellular immune response against viruses.MonocytesAKA: WBC or LeukocyteMonocytes: large slow moving potent phagocytes. (macrophages)Platelet(Thrombocytes)Function in blood clotting.What are 4 functions of the Spleen?🔺Hematopoietic function.🔺Filter function.<highlight