Blood and Body Fluids Ref: Ref: Tortora, 14th 661-685, 1023-1037 Blood and Body Fluids Ref: Ref: Tortora, 14th 661-685, 1023-1037. 13th ed: 728-756, 1110-1118. 12th ed. 690-711, 1063-1068. 11th ed 667-688, 1037-1045.
Fig. 27.01
BLOOD
Physical and Chemical characteristics of blood Specific gravity: (1.050-1.060) Viscosity: whole blood relative viscosity (4~5) Plasma relative viscosity (1.6~2.4) is mainly determined by plasma protein Osmolarity is 300 mOsmol/L Colloid osmotic pressure results from albumin and regulates water distribution between inside and outside of capillary. Plasma pH is about 7.35~7.45,
Functions of Blood - Transport of nutrients, gases, hormones and waste materials. - Regulation of pH and body temperature. - Protection of the body by the activity of white blood cells and protection from blood loss after injury by the activity of platelets and clotting factors.
Plasma
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Chemical components of plasma H2O 90 - 91%
Plasma Composition Water: > 90% Small molecule: 2%, it is electrolytes, nutriment, metabolic products, hormone, enzymes, etc. Protein: 60-80 g/L, plasma protein include albumin (40-50 g/L)(54%), globulin (20-30 g/L,α1-, α2, β-, γ- ) (38%)and fibrinogen (7%). Most of albumin and globulin made from liver.
Function of Plasma Protein - Transportation, - Nutrition, - Forming colloid osmotic pressure, - Coagulation and anticoagulation, - Buffer systems to keep blood pH. - Immunity (globulin)
Function of Plasma Protein - Importance of colloid osmotic pressure:
Function of Plasma Protein - Transportation, - Nutrition, - Forming colloid osmotic pressure, - Coagulation and anticoagulation, - Buffer systems to keep blood pH. - Immunity (globulin)
Cellular Elements
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Fig. 19.03
RED BLOOD CELLs RBCs
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Functions of RBCs Transport of O2 Transport of CO2 (23%) Transport of NO
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Formation of RBCs (Erythropoiesis)
RBCs life Cycle Life span 120 days
Anemia Decreased O2 delivery to tissues Results by: - Deficiency of Fe++, Vitamine B12, Folic acid. - Increased Destruction or loss of RBCs: Hemorrhage, Hemolytic anemia. - Decrease production of RBCs: Aplastic anemia, Renal diseases, …etc
Blood parameters related to RBCs RBCs Count: 4.8X106 – 5.4x106 /mm3 or µl. Hematocrit (HCt): Packed Cells Volume (PCV)= (45%). MCV= Mean Corpuscular Volume. Hb= 12-14g/dl. (g/100ml). MCHb = Mean Corpuscular Hb. MCHbC= Mean Corpuscular Hb Concentration.
White BLOOD CELL WBCs
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Classification and WBCs Counts Total WBCs = 5.000-10.000 /mm3 or microliter. Granular: Neutrophils = 55-70% Eosinophils = 1-2% Basophils = 0.5-1% Agranular: Monocytes: 5-8% Lymphocytes: 25-30%
Characteristics of WBCs Diapedesis and Chemotaxis
Granular Cells
Neutrophils Represent 55-70% of WBCs. These cells kill bacteria by Phagocytosis. Their number is increased in bacterial infection (known as Neutrophilia).
Eosinophils Represent 1-2% of WBCs. These cells are important during parasitic infection and allergic reaction. Their number is increased during these conditions (Eosinophilia).
Basophils Represent 0.5-1% of WBCs. Their function is not well understood. Releasing Histamine and Heparin. It is believed that these cells reside tissue to form MAST cells.
Agranular Cells
Monocytes -Represent about 5-8% of WBCs. -Function: engulf and kill bacteria (Phagocytosis) -After 72 hours in blood these cells reside in tissue to form macrophages
Lymphocytes - Represent about 25-30% of WBCs. -Some are programmed to provide specific defense against targets. -Function according to type.
Types of Lymphocytes T lymphocytes: Cytotoxic : destroy cells infected by viruses and cancer cells. Helper T cells: help other cells to perform their defense functions. - Suppressor T cells: reduce activity of immune cells. - Memory T cells: have importance in long term immunity. (cellular mediated immunity)
Types of Lymphocytes B lymphocytes: important function in antibody mediated immunity by producing antibodies.
Defense Mechanisms None specific Defense mechanism. - First line: Mechanical and chemical barrier (Skin and Mucosa, Secretions). - Second line: - Natural Killer (Lymphocytes) release chemicals cytolytic effects. - Phagocytes (Neutrophils and Macrophages) destruction by phagolysosoms.
Defense Mechanisms Stages: Inflammation: Stages: - Vasodilation Redness, Edema, Heat at the site of inflammation. - Emigration of Phagocytes (Diapedesis) inflamed tissue (Neutrophils and monocytes) - Repair of damaged tissue.
Defense Mechanisms Specific Defense mechanism. 1- Cell mediated immunity 2- Humoral Mediated immunity (Ab)
Specific Defense Mechanisms 1- Cell mediated immunity
Specific Defense Mechanisms 1- Cell mediated immunity T-cells activation - Effector T cells - Memory T cells
Types of Lymphocytes T lymphocytes: Cytotoxic : destroy cells infected by viruses and cancer cells. Helper T cells: help other cells to perform their defense functions. (Targets of HIV virus) - Suppressor T cells: reduce activity of immune cells. - Memory cells: have importance in long term immunity. (cellular mediated immunity)
Specific Defense Mechanisms 2- Humoral mediated immunity B-cells by activation -Plasma cells (Secreting Ab) -Memory Cells.
Antibodies (Ab) Immunoglobulins
Specific Defense Mechanisms
Antibody acts to disable the activity of antigens by: Antibody actions Antibody acts to disable the activity of antigens by: - Neutralization of antigen. - Immobilization of bacteria. - Agglutination and precipitation of antigens. - Activation of complement system, which ends in bacterial lysis. - Enhancement of phagocytosis.
Memory B Cells Function