Red and White Blood Cells: Structure and Function | Histology

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► Sign up here and try our FREE content: http://lectur.io/freecontentyt ► If you’re a medical educator or faculty member, visit: http://lectur.io/medytb2u ► THIS VIDEO will explore the fascinating world of blood cells, perfect for aspiring med students! 🏥In this video, we will not only describe the structure and function of red blood cells (RBCs) and white blood cells (WBCs), but we will also delve into practical skills essential for medical professionals. Let's start with RBCs, the oxygen transport champions of the body. We'll explore their unique biconcave disc shape and how it optimizes exposure to hemoglobin, facilitating efficient oxygen delivery to tissues. 💨 Ever wondered how long RBCs live? We'll identify the average lifespan of these cells, which is crucial knowledge for understanding the body's blood dynamics. 📆 Moving on to practical skills, we'll guide you through the process of identifying RBCs and WBCs on a blood smear. This hands-on skill is essential for diagnosing various medical conditions. 🔍 Now, let's shift our focus to WBCs. We'll compare the structure of agranulocytes and granulocytes, helping you differentiate between these two essential types of white blood cells. 🦠 Speaking of granulocytes, we'll introduce you to the three main players: neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils. You'll learn not only to identify them but also to describe their unique structures and distinguish them from one another. 🧬 Join us on this comprehensive journey through the world of blood cells, where theory meets practice to prepare you for the medical field! 📚🩺 ► RELATED VIDEOS - If you liked this video and need some more information about the subject, you’ll probably want to check the following videos out: https://youtu.be/xTbS2V1IzaE https://youtu.be/xqdXiVl7rrU https://youtu.be/vr8Tyn0hV_E ► LECTURIO Medical is your all-in-one medical school study companion! 💚 With our easy-to-follow videos, exam replicating clinical case questions and our comprehensive medical concept pages you will be best prepared for all your exams. Discover more and try our FREE content: http://lectur.io/freecontentyt Disclaimer: Lecturio offers educational content for healthcare students to prepare for exams and/or to review knowledge gained at a Medical School. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment suggestions. Our resources are strictly for educational purposes. Always consult healthcare professionals for medical concerns. ► THE PROF 📚🏫 Dr. Geoffrey Meyer, PhD is a Professor and Senior Honorary Research Fellow in the School of Human Sciences, at the University of Western Australia (UWA). He has been teaching anatomy (including neuroanatomy) and histology for over 40 years. During that time, he has received a number of teaching awards including a UWA Excellence in Innovation in Teaching Award, an International Excellence in Innovation in Teaching, Learning and Technology Award and was an Australian University Teaching Award Winner. Dr. Geoffrey Meyer has received a UWA Teaching Fellowship and also awarded a prestigious ALTC (Australian Learning and Teaching Council) Fellowship. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology (FRSB) and member of the International Federation of National Teaching Fellows (IFNTF). Dr. Geoffrey Meyer is the immediate Past-Coordinator for Histology on the Federative International Program for Anatomical Terminologies (FIPAT) of the International Federation of Associations of Anatomists (IFAA). 🩺 ► INSTALL our free Lecturio app iTunes Store: https://app.adjust.com/z21zrf Play Store: https://app.adjust.com/b01fak ► LET’S CONNECT: • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lecturio.medical.education.videos • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lecturio_medical_videos #Lecturio #MedStudents #BloodCells #MedicalEducation #Hematology #PracticalSkills Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Erythrocyte Structure and Function 00:03 Exploring Erythrocyte Characteristics and Hemoglobin 00:13 The Biconcave Disc Shape of Erythrocytes 00:22 Microscopic Details of Erythrocyte Structure 00:31 Significance of Erythrocyte Shape for Oxygen Transport 00:46 Erythrocyte Cell Membrane and Surface Proteins 00:57 Transporting Oxygen to Tissues Efficiently 01:06 Role of Surface Proteins and Blood Group Antigens 01:14 Interactions with the Cytoskeleton for Shape Maintenance 01:21 Understanding the Flexibility of Red Blood Cells 01:31 Aging of Red Blood Cells and Loss of Flexibility 01:54 Spleen's Role in Processing Aged Red Blood Cells 02:08 Exploring White Blood Cells: Introduction 02:53 Agranulocytes vs. Granulocytes: Structural Differences 03:06 Identifying Granulocytes: Neutrophils, Eosinophils, Basophils 03:33 Blood Smear Analysis: Practical Skills for Med Students 04:06 Staining Techniques and Their Significance 04:51 Challenges in Identifying Blood Cell Types on Smears