Blood Flashcards

1
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blood

A

pH 7.4, fluid (55%) and cells (45%),

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2
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Functions of blood

A

transportation, regulation, protection

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3
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Plasma

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the fluid matrix of blood

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4
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Plasma Proteins

A

transport protein

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5
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Blood Cells

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  • red blood cells (a.k.a. erythrocytes)
  • white blood cells (a.k.a. leukocytes)
  • platelets (a.k.a. thrombocytes)
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6
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Erythrocytes

A

contain hemoglobin

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7
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anemia

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lower than normal hematocrit

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8
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polycythemia

A

higher than normal hematocrit`

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9
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Leukocytes

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fight off foreign invaders

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