1 The definition of erythron.
2 Functions of erythrocytes.
3 The amount of erythrocytes. The definition of erythrocytosis and erythropenia.
4 Methods of calculating erythrocytes.
5 The shape of erythrocytes.
6 Diameter of erythrocytes. Praice-Jones curve.
7 Plasticity of erythrocytes.
8 Osmotic resistance of erythrocytes.
9 Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR). Factors, which affect ESR.
10 Functional properties of erythrocyte elements.
11 Forms and compositions of hemoglobin.
12 Methods of determination of hemoglobin content in peripheral blood.
13 Values, which are used for erythropoiesis diagnostics.
14 The formation of erythrocytes in the organism.
15 Mechanisms of erythropoiesis regulation.
16 Reasons and mechanisms of erythrocytes degradation.
17 Forms of haemolysis.
Tests for self-control
1 Which value shows relative content of hemoglobin in every single erythrocyte:
a) erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) ;
b) hematocrit;
c) diameter of erythrocytes;
d) Praice-Jones curve;
e) color index;
f) no correct answer?
2 Reticulocytes are immature forms of:
a) erythrocytes;
b) lymphocytes;
c) neutrophils;
d) monocytes;
e) thrombocytes;
f) basophils;
g) eosinophils;
h) no correct answer.
3 Name one organ where erythrocytes go through physiological degradation:
a) red bone marrow;
b) lymphatic nodules;
c) liver;
d) spleen;
e) lungs;
f) kidneys;
g) thymus;
4 When does hematocrit decrease:
a) increase of erythrocyte content in blood;
b) decrease of erythrocyte content in blood;
c) decrease of plasma volume;
d) increase of plasma volume;
e) no correct answer?
5 What type of haemolysis will cause hypotonic solutions:
a) chemical;
b) biological;
c) osmotic;
d) thermal;
6 What is the normal value for erythrocyte sedimentation rate in male:
a) 0 – 1%;
b) 1 – 10%;
c) 2 – 10 mm/hour;
d) 2 – 15 mm/hour;
e) 7 – 15 mm/hour;
7 What cause the increase in ESR:
a) increase in the number of erythrocytes;
b) decrease in the number of erythrocytes;
c) increase in the number of globulins;
d) decrease in the number of globulins;
e) increase in the number of albumins;
f) decrease in the number of albumins?
8 How long do erythrocytes circulate in the bloodstream:
a) 2 – 3 months;
b) 5 – 6 months;
c) 100 – 120 days;
d) 40 – 50 days;
e) 1 year;
9 What are the factors, which increase erythropoiesis:
a) androgens;
b) estrogens;
c) somatotropic hormone;
d) adrenalin;
e) thyroxin;
10 What is the main function of erythrocytes:
a) respiratory;
b) protection;
c) immune;
d) trophic;
e) energetic;
11 What is oxygen-carrying capacity of the patient, if his hemoglobin level is 100 g/l:
a) 100 ml;
b) 125 ml;
c) 134 ml;
d) 146 ml;
12 What are non-nuclear cells of the blood:
a) lymphocytes;
b) monocytes;
c) basophiles;
d) neutrophils;
e) erythrocytes;
13 If concentration of 2,3-DPG will increase, what will happen to the amount of the oxygen, transported with hemoglobin:
a) decrease;
b) increase;
c) will not change?
14 What is the composition of hemoglobin with carbon dioxide:
a) oxyhemoglobin;
b) deoxyhemoglobin;
c) carboxyhemoglobin;
d) carbhemoglobin;
e) methemoglobin;
15 How many hemes are in one molecule of hemoglobin:
a) 1;
b) 2;
c) 3;
d) 4;
e) 8?