BIO Quiz 3 Flashcards
What are the major components or fractions of blood?
the cell and the cell fragments
What relative % do
these parts contribute to blood?
- red blood cells, iron, and hemoglobin which is 45%
-the buffy coat which is made of platelets and leukocytes at less than 1%
-plasma which is 55%
Do %s differ for females and
males?
Yes
- females: 38-42%
- males: 45-50%
why do %s differ for females and
males?
Males have more testosterone, and more testosterone causes there to be more red blood cell production
Which blood cell type is the most common?
typical red blood cell
What is the general function of
the typical red blood cell?
carry oxygen to the rest of the body
What is hematocrit?
The percentage of redblood cells in the blood
How do you calculate hematocrit?
Put red blood cells over the total blood and multiply it by 100
What is sickle cell anemia?
It is a blood disorder where there is one amino acid that is not in the normal hemoglobin amino acid sequence
What change in the amino acid structure of the protein leads to sickle cell hemoglobin?
the valine substitution for glutamic acid
Who is most likely to be affected by sickle cell anemia?
studies have shown that people of African descent are more affected by this because of conference resistance to malaria
What are some symptoms of patients with sickle cell anemia?
Some symptoms include: fatigue, tiredness/tired, and joint pain
What cells and cell fragments are in the buffy coat?
Buffy coat is made up of platelets and leukocytes
What are platelets general functions?
Platelets are used to clot blood flow for injuries
What are leukocytes general functions?
leukocytes are the defenders of the body
neutrophils
kill bacteria through phagocytosis
What virus causes AIDS?
The human immunodeficiency virus
What virus causes COVID-19?
SARS-CoV-2
What protein enables the virus that causes COVID-19 to gain access to our body cells?
Spike protein and the Ace 2 receptor
Why is it important to get
vaccinated?
Its important to get vaccinated because vaccines replicate the spike protein to make it so COVID-19 isn’t able to connect to the receptor. This allows your body to fight the virus and then it is less likely to be passed onto the next person
What is blood glucose?
Is the concentration of glucose present in the blood stream
What is the normal, rested and fasted blood glucose range?
normal: 70-99 mg/dL
rested and fasted: > or equal to 106 mg/dL
What is the range for pre-diabetes?
pre-diabetic: 100-125 mg/dL
What is the cutoff or threshold for being classified as diabetic?
diabetic: > or equal to 126 mg/dL
What 2 seesaw or antagonistic hormones work together to regulate blood glucose?
insulin and glucagon
Where specifically within what cell types and what organ are glucagon and insulin hormones made?
- insulin is within beta cells
- glucagon is within alpha cells
- They both are produced in the pancreas
Which of these hormones is released during times of plenty?
insulin
Which of these hormones is released during fight-or-flight or times of need?
glucagon
What type of diabetes is the most prevalent in the US?
Type two