Chapter 7 - Peripheral Blood
This quiz only covers material that would be expected to be discussed in a histology laboratory.
Objectives
- Learn the main components of peripheral blood
- Learn how to identify the cells found in peripheral blood
- Understand the major functions of cells found in peripheral blood
General Questions
What dye(s) are used for analysis of blood? [+]
Wright's stain
Blood is fluid connective tissue and what are percentages of plasma, red blood cells, and white blood cells? [+]
- 50 to 65% plasma
- 35 to 50% red blood cells (40 to 50% in men, 35 to 45% in women)
- < 1% white blood cells
Microscope Slides
Red Blood Cells
White Blood Cells
What is another name for white blood cells? [+]
Leukocytes
What are the three types of granulocytes and their approximate percentage of all white blood cells? [+]
- 50 to 70% neutrophils
- 2 to 5% eosinophils
- < 1% basophils
What are two types of agranulocytes and their approximate percentage of all white blood cells? [+]
- 25 to 30% lymphocytes
- 3 to 8% monocytes
What are two major types of granules found in white blood cells? [+]
- Specific granules (or secondary granules)
- Azurophilic granules (or primary granules)
Differential Blood Cell Count