Chapter 4

The blood

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Figure 4.1 A. The proportions of blood cells and plasma in whole blood separated by gravity. B. A blood clot in serum.
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Figure 4.2 Haemopoiesis: stages in the development of blood cells.
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Figure 4.3 Maturation of the erythrocyte.
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Figure 4.4 Control of erythropoiesis: the role of erythropoietin.
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Figure 4.5 The ABO system of blood grouping: antigens, antibodies and compatibility.
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Figure 4.6 The granulocytes (granular leukocytes).
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Figure 4.7 Amoeboid movement of leukocytes.
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Figure 4.8 Phagocytic action of neutrophils.
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 Figure 4.9 The agranulocytes.
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Figure 4.10 Stages of blood clotting (coagulation).
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Figure 4.11 The immune processes involved in haemolytic disease of the newborn.
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Figure 4.12 Transmission of the sex-linked haemophilia gene between generations.
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