Histology Guide

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Chapter 8 - Hematopoiesis

This quiz only covers material that would be expected to be discussed in a histology laboratory.

Objectives

  • Learn how to identify cells undergoing hematopoiesis in bone marrow
  • Describe the appearance of developing red blood cells
  • Describe the appearance of developing white blood cells
  • Describe the appearance of cells involved in platelet formation

Microscope Slides

Red Blood Cells

What is erythropoiesis? [+]

The development of red blood cells

Are granules ever seen in the lineage of red blood cells? [+]

No

Granulocytes

What is granulopoiesis (or granulocytopoiesis)? [+]

The development of granulocytes

What are three types of granulocytes found in bone marrow: [+]

  • Neutrophil
  • Eosinophil
  • Basophil

What are the two types of granules found in granulocytes? [+]

  • Specific granules
  • Azurophilic granules

Agranulocytes

What are the two types of agranulocytes found in bone marrow? [+]

  • Lymphocytes
  • Monocytes

Plasma Cells

Platelets

What is thrombopoiesis? [+]

The development and formation of platelets

FINAL REVIEW

You should now be able to identify these randomly chosen hematopoietic cells found in bone marrow.