Blood Flashcards
1
Q
The liquid connective tissue of cells surrounded by liquid extracellular matrix
A
Blood
2
Q
What is the extracellular matrix & suspends various cells & cell fragments
A
Plasma
3
Q
Fluid that bathes by the blood
A
Interstitial fluid
4
Q
Pale yellow fluid. 91% water, 7% protein, 2% ions/gases
Distribute body heat
A
Plasma
5
Q
Water balance bet. the blood and tissues
A
Albumin
6
Q
Part of the immune system.
Function as a transport molecule.
Clotting factor.
A
Globulins
7
Q
Transport hormones
Prothrombin
High density lipoprotein (HDL/healthy cholesterol)
A
Alpha Globulins
8
Q
Tranport Vitamins, Minerals & other Lipoproteins (LDL/bad cholesterol)
A
Beta Globulins
9
Q
Antibodies that provide immunity
A
Gamma Globulins
10
Q
Clotting Factor
A
Fibrinogen
11
Q
A threadlike protein that form blood clots
A
Fibrin
