BIOL 150A Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Fibrin, Vasodilation, Leukopenia
26 Mar 2016
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Plastic sharps container: biohazard bag/ autoclave bag, bleach container. Biconcave: allows for decreased distance for diffusion o. Large: very large, kidney bean shaped nucleus. Engulfs bacteria, fungi and damaged and dying cells. Cells of lymphatic system: most common in spleen and lymph modes. Contains b-cells plasma cells produce antibodies- label and clump bacteria and viruses. Turn into macrophages which are phagocytic: occurs in tissues- engulfs pathogens or debris. Involved in allergic response, reduce inflammation release anti- inflammatories. Enter damaged tissues and release histamine and other chemicals that promote inflammation. Cause bv to dialate so wbc"s can arrive quickly and get into tissues: also involved in allergic response, membrane bound cell fragments. Contain enzymes and other substances important in clotting process. Coagulation plugs up damaged bv: major functions of blood, transports. O2 and co2 to cells and tissues (rbc) Metabolic wastes from cells to lungs (co2) or kidneys (urea, ammonium) (plasma) Hormones from endocrine glands to target organs (plasma, proteins: maintains.
