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Hemopoietic System

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What is the production of all types of blood cells generated by a remarkable self-regulated system that is responsive to the demands put upon it? Hematopoiesis
What is the BODILY SYSTEM OF ORGANS & TISSUES (primarily the bone marrow, spleen, tonsils, and lymph nodes) involved in the production of blood? Hematopoietic System
What are the COMPONENTS of the HEMATOPOIETIC SYSTEM? Blood, Lymphatic tissue, Bone marrow & Spleen
What does CIRCULATING BLOOD consist of? 55% Plasma & 45% Blood cells
What are the COMPONENTS of PLASMA? 90% water & 10% solutes = Proteins, Glucose, Amino acids & Lipids
What are the COMPONENTS of BLOOD CELLS? Erythrocytes, Leukocytes & Thrombocytes
What are ERYTHROCYTES (RBC)? RED BLOOD CELLS that are small, biconcave shaped disks that may contain antigens to determine blood type
How do ERYTHROCYTES transport? Via Hemoglobin
What do ERYTHROCYTES transport? Oxygen & Carbon Dioxide to and from organs of the body
What is ANEMIA? having LESS THAN NORMAL oxygen or carbon dioxide transportation = < 12 g/100ml
What is a HEMATOCRIT? A LAB TEST to determine total % of RBCs in blood volume
How are ERYTHROCYTES formed? by Hemocytoblasts in red bone marrow
How long do ERYTHROCYTES live? approximately 120 days
How are aged RBC removed? By the spleen, liver & bone marrow
What are the BLOOD TYPES? O (no antigen & is the UNIVERSAL DONOR), A antigen, B antigen, AB antigen (& is the UNIVERSAL RECIPIENT), Type AB
What is AGGLUTINATION? Clumping of RBCS when held together by antibodies
What are LEUKOCYTES (WBC)? WHITE BLOOD CELLS (normal range 5000-9000 per ml) that can be GRANULAR or NONGRANULAR & are larger than RBCs
Where are GRANULAR LEUKOCYTES formed? In red bone marrow
How long may GRANULAR LEUKOCYTES live? may live for 14 days
Where are NONGRANULAR LEUKOCYTES formed? In lymph system
How long may NONGRANULAR LEUKOCYTES live? may live for years
What do WBC do? “attack” & phagocytose foreign substances
A change in # of LEUKOCYTES (WBC) may indicate what? A disease process
What are THROMBOCYTES? “Platelets” that are necessary for proper blood clotting (respond within seconds to initiate coagulation)
Where are THROMBOCYTES formed? In myeloid tissue within red bone marrow
How long may THROMBOCYTES live? Life span of 10 days
What system assures immunity through production of lymphocytes and antibodies, and is responsible for manufacturing blood under certain circumstances? Lymphatic System
What system is responsible for fat absorption from intestinal tract? Lymphatic System
What are components of the LYMPHATIC SYSTEM? Lymphatic Vessels & Lymph Nodes
What do LYMPHATIC VESSELS contain? lymph (a milky liquid substance)
What are LYMPH NODES? Small ovoid bodies (chained) along vessels
What do LYMPH NODES do? Filter particles & foreign materials from blood, Become enlarged when infection is present
Where are LYMPH NODES located? In regions of neck, mediastinum, axillary, retroperitoneal, & pelvic areas
The SPLEEN is part of what SYSTEM? Lymphatic System
What role does the SPLEEN have? Produces lymphocytes and plasma cells, Stores RBCs, Functions in phagocytosis
Can the SPLEEN be removed? Yes it may rupture with abdominal trauma and it may be removed without detrimental effects
What are LYMPHOCYTES? Mature cells that are most important in the development of immunity
Which cells are the most RADIOSENSITIVE? LYMPHOCYTES
What do LYMPHOCYTES do? Work with macrophages to ingest foreign substances & process specific foreign antigens
Which cells have an EFFECT on ORGAN TRANSPLANTS? LYMPHOCYTES
What are different types of LYMPHOCYTES? T lymphocytes (derived from thymus gland)& B lymphocytes (derived from bone marrow)
Which LYMPHOCYTES are derived from the THYMUS GLAND? T lymphocytes
Which LYMPHOCYTES are derived from BONE MARROW? B lymphocytes
What can have a harmful effect on blood marrow & lymphoid tissue? Radiation Exposure
How much dose can cause a detectable change in blood cells? A whole body dose of 0.5-0.75 Gy (50-75 rad)
What are the most radiosensitive blood cells? Lymphocytes, Leukocytes & Thrombocytes
What may reduce patient immunity? Radiation treatments
What modality has a limited role in diagnosis & treatment of hemopoietic conditions? Radiography
Which RADIOGRAPHIC exams are helpful in diagnosis & treatment of hemopoietic conditions? skeletal & chest x-rays
Which modality is used for central nervous system & bone marrow imaging? CT & MRI
Abdominal CTs are used to detect what? Lymph Node enlargement
What STANDARD PRECAUTIONS should be taken to ensure safety against blood borne pathogens? The use of gloves, gown, mask, face shield, proper needle disposal and handwashing !!
What does AIDS stand for? Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
How is AIDS caused? Caused by 2 related human immunodeficiency retroviruses (HIV-1 and HIV-2) and was first recognized in 1981
What is AIDS directly linked to? An increased incidence of MALIGNANCIES
AIDS is the most common disease associated with what? Lymphocytopenia or Lymphocyte Depletion
What inhibits body’s response to presence of various diseases? HIV-1 and HIV-2
Which disease paralyzes normal immune mechanisms in body which results in severe immunosuppression (AIDS) and was identified in 1984? HIV-1
Which disease is responsible for most cases in the Western Hemisphere? HIV-1
Which disease is more virulent: HIV-1 or HIV-2? HIV-1
Which disease is the principal agent of AIDS in West Africa? HIV-2
What are the Signs & Symptoms of HIV-AIDS? Lymphadenopathy, Malaise, Fever, Joint pain, Weight loss, Nausea & vomiting, Diarrhea, Leukopenia, Anemia and Thrombocytopenia
What disease may affect anyone but is seen most frequently in homosexual & bisexual men and IV drug users? HIV-AIDS
What is HIV-AIDS? A virus transmitted by sexual contact & exposure to infected blood & body fluids
What are one of most common infections of HIV-AIDS? TB, but Pneumocystis carinii and bacterial pneumonias are also common
What is the most common malignancy in AIDS that affects 25-30% of patients? Kaposi’s Sarcoma
What does Kaposi’s Sarcoma affect? Most often affects Skin, Lymph Nodes & GI System but also affects connective tissue
What disease radiographically presents as hilar adenopathy, nodular pulmonary infiltrates & pleural effusion? Kaposi’s Sarcoma
What type of Kaposi’s is most frequent? Endobronchial Kaposi’s
What disease involves bone 90% of the time and most frequently affects pelvis, spine, ribs & skull? Multiple Myeloma
What is the disease of plasma cells that results in cell proliferation, has an unknown etiology & is usually confined to bone marrow? Multiple Myeloma
What is the typical age and prognosis for a patient with multiple myeloma? Usually over 40 years of age and a poor prognosis with survival usually lasting only 2-3 years
What causes multiple myeloma? Abnormal plasma cells produce large amounts of protein and forms discrete tumors that weaken affected bone & disrupts normal renal function
What are symptoms of multiple myeloma? bone pain, anemia, fatigue, bleeding disorders, renal problems, hypercalcemia & recurrent bacterial infections
How may multiple myeloma present itself on an x-ray ? Demonstrates punched-out, osteolytic regions, osteoporosis and may demonstrate pathologic & vertebral compression fractures.
What modality is useful in detecting multiple myeloma in its early stages? MRI (30% bone loss is needed for x-ray).
What is the disease of leukocytes resulting in overproduction of white blood cells & has an unknown etiology? Leukemia
What disease may be associated with exposure to irradiation & certain chemicals? Leukemia
What may leukemia lead to? May lead to anemia, bleeding & infection.
What disease may be classified as acute or chronic & accounts for 35% of all cancer deaths in children under 15 years? Leukemia
What are some methods in attempting treatment for leukemia? All forms of leukemia require cell destruction by irradiation or antileukemic drug therapy and bone marrow transplants may be attempted. Survival depends on complete remission.
What disease is the malignancy of lymph cells, its incidence increases with age & has an unknown etiology? Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
What disease is the most common type of lymphoma? Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Where in the body is Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma found? Lymph nodes, bone marrow, spleen, liver & GI system
Patients with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma present with? lymphadenopathy & possible anemia
How might Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma be diagnosed & treated? CT of abdomen & pelvis or bone biopsy. Treatment includes chemotherapy & radiation therapy.
What is Hodgkin’s Disease? Type of lymphoma affecting lymphoid tissue, usually has retroperitoneal node distribution & an unknown etiology.
Who does Hodgkin’s Disease commonly affect? Men with ages 20-40 & those over 60.
What symptoms do patients with Hodgkin’s Disease usually present with? malaise, fever, anorexia & enlarged lymph nodes
How is Hodgkin’s Disease most often diagnosed & treated? with CT & commonly treated with radiation & chemotherapy.
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