Blood!!!!🩸 Flashcards
1
Q
Neutrophils
A
defense against bacteria
2
Q
lymphocytes
A
makes antibodies
3
Q
monocytes
A
destroys pathogens
4
Q
eosinophils
A
fights parasites
5
Q
basophils
A
release histamine (important for inflamation)
6
Q
Luekocytes
A
white blood cells
7
Q
Leukocytosis
A
WBC count is too high
8
Q
Lyopenia
A
WBC count is too low
9
Q
Erythrocytes
A
Red Blood Cells
10
Q
Polycythemia
A
RBC count is too high
11
Q
Anemia
A
RBC count is too low
12
Q
EPO hormone
A
released by kidneys- signals when RBCs need to be made
13
Q
Process of Clotting
A
- vessel gets injured - collagen and VWF
- Platelets stick –> becomes activates
- activated platelets release
a) serotonin (spasm)
b) ADP & Thromboxane A2 (recruit more platelets)
c) thrombin (fibrinogen–>fibrin)
14
Q
pH of blood
A
7.35-7.45
15
Q
Acidosis
A
pH of blood is too high
16
Q
Alkalosis
A
pH of blood is too low