ALL THINGS PATHO

Question 1

What makes up the formed elements (Hematocrit) 45%

Answer 1

Red Blood Cells - 5,000,000
White Blood Cells- 9,000
Platelets 250, 000

Question 2

Where are plasma proteins formed?

Answer 2

Liver

Question 3

What is the primary source of the production of red blood cells?

Answer 3

Sternum, Ribs
Verterbrae
Skull, Pelvis

*This is the primary source of red blood cells in adults

Question 4

What is the secondary source for red blood cells?

Answer 4

Femur, Tibia

*During adolescence the femur and tibia are additional primary sources

Question 5

What is the third source of the production of red blood cells?

Answer 5

Liver and Spleen

*In fetuses this is the primary source where RBC are produced.

Question 6

What is erythropoietin?

Answer 6

It is a hormone that stimulates RBC production

Question 7

What is the breakdown of Plasma?

Answer 7

Plasma makes up 55% of the Blood
91% water
7% Proteins such as Fibrogen, Albumins, Globulins