Introduction To Haematology

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    • What is the fluid component of blood called?
      Plasma
    • What are the formed elements suspended in blood plasma?
      • Red blood cells (Erythrocytes)
      • White blood cells (Leucocytes)
      • Platelets (Thrombocytes)
    • What percentage of total body weight does circulating blood volume represent?
      1. 8%
    • What is the primary component of blood plasma?
      Water (95%)
    • What are the components that make up the remaining 5% of blood plasma?
      • Hormones
      • Plasma proteins
      • Inorganic ions
      • Waste
    • What are the formed elements of blood?
      • Red blood cells
      • White blood cells
      • Platelets
    • What is the foundation for the full blood count (FBC)?
      Enumerating cell counts, size, and properties
    • What is one of the most common diagnostic tests in the UK?
      Full blood count (FBC)
    • How has automation impacted blood testing?
      It has allowed for the rapid production of results
    • What is the purpose of a blood film?
      To diagnose conditions by analyzing cell quantity and quality
    • What is used to stain cells in a blood film?
      Romanowsky dye
    • What is the significance of the haemopoietic micro-environment?
      It supports the development of blood cells
    • What is the fluid component of blood called?
      Plasma
    • What are the formed elements suspended in blood plasma?
      • Red blood cells (Erythrocytes)
      • White blood cells (Leucocytes)
      • Platelets (Thrombocytes)
    • What percentage of total body weight does circulating blood volume represent?
      About 7-8%
    • What is the primary component of blood plasma?
      Water (95%)
    • What are the components that make up the remaining 5% of blood plasma?
      • Hormones
      • Plasma proteins
      • Inorganic ions
      • Waste
    • What are the formed elements of blood?
      • Red blood cells
      • White blood cells
      • Platelets
    • What is the foundation for the full blood count (FBC)?
      Enumerating cell counts, size, and properties
    • What is one of the most common diagnostic tests in the UK?
      Full blood count (FBC)
    • How has automation impacted blood testing?
      It has allowed for the rapid production of results
    • What is the purpose of a blood film?
      To diagnose conditions by assessing cell quantity and quality
    • What is used to stain cells in a blood film?
      Romanowsky dye
    • What is the significance of the haemopoietic micro-environment in bone marrow?
      It supports the development of blood cells
    • What type of cells are found in the bone marrow?

      Haemopoietic and non-haemopoietic cells
    • What role does the extracellular matrix play in the haemopoietic micro-environment?
      It provides structural support and compartmentalizes haemopoietic tissue
    • What is required to view the structure of bone marrow?
      A biopsy
    • How do mature cells leave the bone marrow?
      Through tightly packed endothelium and the extracellular matrix
    • What is the role of adhesion molecules in the bone marrow?

      They retain immature cells
    • What is the most numerous cell type in the blood?
      Red blood cells