Generated by the kidney to simulate RBC growth

Stimulates growth of cells

Stimulates growth of white blood cells

White blood cells expire (time)

Allergic reaction triggers release of

Anaphylactic reaction triggers release of

Memory cells

Helper cells

Only mission is to kill and particularly helpful in killing viruses

A system that consists of lymphatic vessels, lymphoid tissue and lymph nodes, thymus, and spleen

Treat this with doses of Factor VIII

Hemophilia A is a

Normal values of leukocytes

Neutropenia

Neupogen
Given subcutaneous

Adverse effects of chemotherapy

Self-limiting lymphocyte proliferative disorder caused by Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)
Produces 'heterophil'

The most common cause of cancer in children

Treatment of leukemia

Reed-sternberg cells

Diffuse painless swelling of lymph nodes

M protein produced
B-cell lymphocyte cancer

Normal platelet count

Only live 8-9 days and stored in spleen

Vitamin K necessary to create

Clot Buster
Used to break up clots

Thrombocytopenia

Usually no treatment except to avoid anything with Aspirin

widespread clotting AND bleeding
Treat with heparin and IV clotting factors

Erythrocytes life span