basics Flashcards
1
Q
function of blood
A
transports fluids
aids in heat distribution
regulates acid-base balance
2
Q
what does plasma transport?
A
nutrients
waste products on metabolism
gases
hormones
3
Q
function of myoglobin
A
oxygen binding protein
4
Q
function of haemoglobin
A
oxygen carrier
5
Q
by what process do erythrocytes develop?
A
erythropoiesis
6
Q
where are leukocytes manufactured?
A
red bone marrow
7
Q
blood group A
A
A antigens on surface and anti B antibodies in plasma
8
Q
blood group B
A
B antigens on surface and anti A antibodies in plasma
9
Q
blood group O
A
no antigens anti A/B antibodies in plamsa
10
Q
blood group AB
A
both antigens on surface no antibodies in plasma
