Chapters 15 & 16 Intro To Micro Flashcard

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Which leukocyte does not have granules? Options: Neutrophils, Basophils, Lymphocytes, Eosinophils

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Lymphocytes

Front

What is the Buffy Coat in centrifuged blood?

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The middle layer, containing white blood cells and platelets

Front

What is the role of a differential White Blood Cell Count test?

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Identifies infections by measuring percentages of different types of white blood cells

Front

What are the five cardinal signs of inflammation?

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Redness, heat, swelling, pain, loss of function

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Eosinophilia

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Abnormally high number of eosinophils. Indicative of helminth infestation or allergic reaction

Front

List the five types of antibodies and list some characteristics of each.

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IgA, IgG, IgM, IgE, IgD

Front

What lymphoid tissue is associated with mucous membranes within the body?

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Mucosa Associated Lymphoid Tissue (MALT)

Front

Define antigen and epitope.

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Antigen: a substance that induces the formation of antibodies. Epitope: the three-dimensional shape of a region on an antigen

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What are some of the long-term effects of chronic inflammation?

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Tissue damage and scarring

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What is the primary function of Helper T-Cells?

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Regulate function of B cells and Tc cells