Hematology

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Hematology

Anatomy (Figure 2.36)

  • Bone Marrow
    • Produces the below cell types and their precursors
  • Microscopic
    • Hematopoietic stem cells
      • Precursor to red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets
      • Erythrocytes
      • Leukocytes
      • Neutrophils
      • Lymphocytes
      • Eosinophils
      • Monocytes
      • Basophils
      • Thrombocytes (Platelets)
    • Clotting factors (Formed in liver)
    • Coagulation factors (Formed in liver)
An illustration of Blood composition. Layer namely from top to bottom. Plasma 55 percentage, Buffy Coat less than 1 percentage open bracket Leukocytes, Thrombocytes close bracket, and Erythrocytes 45 percentage.

Figure 2.36

Function

  • Immune system
  • Oxygen and nutrient delivery
  • Clotting and coagulation
  • Acid–base balance
  • Temperature regulation

Blood Supply

  • N/A

Innervation

  • N/A

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