blood Flashcards
1
Q
Blood is
A
55% plasma, 45% formed elements
2
Q
serum is
A
plasma without clotting agents
3
Q
erythrocytes
A
red blood cells
4
Q
platelets & thrombocytes
A
assists in the clotting mechanism of the blood
5
Q
leukocytes
A
white blood cells
6
Q
granulocytes
A
contain granules in the cytoplasm
7
Q
basophil
A
inflammatory response
heparin
histamine
8
Q
heparin
A
anticoagulant
9
Q
histamine
A
inflammatory response
10
Q
agranulocytes
A
smooth cytoplasm
11
Q
Neutrophil
A
most numerous and abundant
- Immune defense through phagocytosis.
12
Q
Eosinophil
A
Defense against parasites and increase during allergic
reactions.
13
Q
Monocyte
A
Immune response
a. In the tissues these become Macrophages
The biggest
