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.