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17) Blood Flashcards

Chapter 17: Blood. 1-20 quiz. 21-? notes

1
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red blood cells with high oxygen concentrations are bright red because of presence of ___

A

oxyhemoglobin

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2
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mature red blood cells are also called ___

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erythrocytes

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3
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the function of red blood cells are ___

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to transport gasses

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4
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the shape of a red blood cell can be described as a ___ disc.

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biconcave

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5
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when hemoglobin molecules are decomposed, a greenish pigment called ___ is formed.

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biliverdin

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6
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___ is the oxygen-carrying substance in a red blood cell

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hemoglobin

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7
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white blood cells with a granular cytoplasm are called ___

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granulocytes

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8
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the most abundant type of plasma protein is ___

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albumin

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9
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___ are the largest of the white blood cells

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monocytes

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10
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red blood cells cannot reproduce because they lack ___ when they are mature

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nucleus

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11
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the hormone released from the kidneys that promotes the production of red blood cells is ___

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erythropoietin

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12
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in the presence of damaged blood vessels, platelets release a substance called ___, which causes smooth muscle contraction

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serotonin

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13
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___ are normally the least abundant of the white blood cells

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basophils

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14
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in red bone marrow, blood cells develop from cells called

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hemocytoblasts

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15
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upon an injury, platelets adhere to ___ found in connective tissue

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collagen

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16
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normally, the most numerous white blood cells are ___

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neutrophils

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17
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___ are small agranulocytes that have relatively large, round nuclei with thin rims of cytoplasm

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lymphocytes

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18
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white blood cells are also called ___

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leukocytes

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19
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white blood lacking granular cytoplasm are called ___

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agranulocytes

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20
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white blood cells whose cytoplasmic granulaes stain red in acid stain are called ___

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eosinophils

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21
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type of connective tissue that transports substances between body cells and external environment.

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blood

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22
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what substances does blood transport

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nutrients, oxygen, waste, hormones

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23
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three types of formed elements found in blood

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red blood cells (erythrocytes)
white blood cells (leukocytes)
platelets (thrombocytes)

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24
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plasma

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complex mixture of water, amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, hormoes, electrolytes, and cellular waste, and blood cells

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25
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hemocytoblasts or hematopoietic stem cells

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blood stem cells

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26
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hematopoiesis

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creation of blood cells from blood stem cells

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27
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specialized blood stem cells

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lymphoid stem cells- lymphoid stem cells
myeloid stem cells- RBC, WBC, platelets

28
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red blood cells

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biconcave disc
lack nuclei, mitochondria.

29
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hemoglobin

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vital protein that carries oxygen and carbon dioxide

30
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oxyhemoglobin

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hemoglobin combined with oxygen

31
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deoxyhemoglobin

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oxygen released from hemoglobin

32
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red blood cell count

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number of RBC in cubic millimeter of blood-RBC count
4,700,000-6.100.000/ microliters in adult males
4,200.000-5,400,000/ microliters in adult females
4,500,000-5,100,000/ microliters in children

33
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erythropoiesis

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*RBC formation- occurs in liver and spleen
*carried out by red bone marrow

34
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lifespan of red blood cell

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*120 days
*travels through the body about 75,000 times

35
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erythropoietin

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*controls red blood cell formation
*low blood oxygen levels cause kidney and liver to release erythropoietin to stimulate RBC production, when oxygen returns to normal, production of hormone is inhibited

36
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destruction of red blood cells

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*damaged or worn RBC are phagocytized by microphages in liver and spleen
*hemoglobin=> heme=> Fe & biliverdin=>
*Fe to red bone marrow or stored into liver
*biliverdin converted to bilirubin and secreted in the bile

37
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white blood cells

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*protect the body against infections by phagocytizing bacteria cells or producing antibodies
*produced in red bone marrow

38
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interleukins

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hormone that controls the production of white blood cells

39
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types of white blood cells

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*Granulocytes- have granular cytoplasm, twice the size of RBC, short life span (12hrs)
*Agranulocytes- without granular cytoplasm, produced mainly in red bone marrow, some produced in lymphatic system

40
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types of granulocytes

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*neutrophils- lobed nucleus, first to arrive at an infection site, phagocytize bacteria, fungus, and viruses, 54%-62% of leukocytes
*eosinophils- bi-loved nucleus, defends against parasitic worm infections & allergic reactions, 1%-3% of leukocytes
*basophils- migrate to damaged tissue, release histamine (promotes inflammation) and heparin (inhibits blood clotting), less than 1% of leukocytes

41
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types of agranulocytes

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*monocytes- largest type of blood cell, leave blood stream to become macrophages (phagocytize bacteria, dead cells, and other debris in tissue), 3%-9% of leukocytes, can live for several weeks or months
*lymphocytes- slightly larger than RBC, large spherical nucleus surrounded by thin cytoplasm, 25%-33% of leukocytes, may live for years

42
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types of lymphocytes

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*T-cells- directly attack microorganisms, tumor cells, and transplanted cells
*B-cells- proteins that attach foreign molecules

43
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function of white blood cells

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*protect against infection
*phagocytosis- neutrophils and monocytes
*inflammatory response- basophils

44
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ameboid movement

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self-propulsion of leukocytes to move through interstitial spaces

45
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phagocytosis

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engulfing and digesting pathogens by WBC

46
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positive chemotaxis

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release of chemicals to attract leukocytes

47
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white blood cell counts

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3,500-10,500/ cubic millimeter of blood

48
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leukocytosis

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increase in leukocytes (WBC) (>10,000/cu mm) usually because of infection, vigorous exercise, or loss of body fluids

49
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leukopenia

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decrease in leukocytes (WBC) (<5,000/cu mm) usually because of flu, measles, chicken box, AIDS, typhoid fever

50
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platelets

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*cytoplasmic fragments of megakaryocytes
*half the size of RBC
*150,000-350,000/cubic millimeter
*helps control blood loss from broken vessels by sticking to broken surfaces- release serotonin to control blood flow

51
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blood plasma

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*clear, straw colored, liquid portion of the blood that suspends the cells and platelets
*makes up 55% of blood
*92% of the plasma is composed of water and contains organic and inorganic substances

52
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function of blood plasma

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*transporting nutrients, gasses, and vitamiins
*regulates fluid and electrolyte balance and maintain pH

53
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plasma protein

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most abundant dissolved substance in plasma

54
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three main types of plasma proteins

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albumins- (60%) smallest yet most numerous proteins, help maintain osmotic pressure in blood
globulins- (35%) transport lipids and fat-soluble vitamins, antibodies for immunity
fibrinogens- (4%) plays key role in blood clotting

55
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gasses and nutrients

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*oxygen and carbon dioxide, nitrogen
*nutrients include: amino acids, simple sugars, nucleotides, lipids-fats (triglycerides), phospholipids, cholesterol

56
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nonprotein nitrogenous substances

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urea- product of protein catabolism, 50% of nonprotein nitrogenous substances
uric acid- product of nucleic acid catabolism
amino acids- product of protein catabolism and amino acid absorption
creatin- stores energy in phosphate bonds, regenerates ATP in muscles
creatinine- product of creatine metabolism

57
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plasma electrolytes

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*can ionize in water and conduct electricity
*absorbed from the intestine, released as byproducts of cellular metabolism
*include sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, chloride, bicarbonate, phosphate, sulfate

58
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hemostasis

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*stoppage of bleeding
*hemostatic action- blood vessel spasm, platelet plug formation, blood coagulation
*effective in minor blood vessel injuries

59
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clotting factor

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chemicals used in coagulation

60
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extrinsic clotting mechanism

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*triggered by blood coming into contact with tissues outside blood vessels
*triggered by tissue thromboplastin (factor III)
*cascade involves (factor VII, factor X, factor V, factor IV, factor II
*thrombin=> fibrinogen=> fibrin
*fibrin sticks to damaged surfaces traps blood cells & platelets causing blood clot

61
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intrinsic clotting mechanism

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*chemicals inside blood triggers blood coagulation
*starts with tissue damamge (hageman factor XII)
*active when blood contacts foreign surface
*cascade involves (factor XII, factor XI, factor IX, factor VIII, factor X)

62
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agglutination

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clumping of red blood cells in response to a reaction between an antibody and an antigen

63
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antigen

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any molecule that evokes an immune response

64
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antibodies

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proteins that react against a specific antigen

65
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blood types and antibodies

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A: has anti-B antibodies
B: has anti-A antibodies
AB: has no antibodies
O: has both anti-A and anti-B antibodies

66
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blood type compatibilities

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O: universal donor
AB+: universal recipient

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