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Blood Flashcards

1
Q

Whole Blood is _____ plasma and _____ formed elements

A

50% plasma and 50% formed elements

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2
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Plasma is ____% ______

A

92 % water

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3
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Another name for Red Blood Cells is

A

Erythrocytes

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4
Q

Cell fragments involved in clotting are called

A

Platelets

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5
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What is the range of blood pH? And what is the average?

A

Range is 7.35- 7.45
Average is 7.4

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6
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What is the average blood volume in a person?

A

5 liters
5-6 liters for male
4-5 liters in women

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7
Q

What is the normal temperature of BLOOD

A

100.4

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8
Q

_____ grabs the oxygen

A

Hemoglobin

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9
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______ is the count of red blood cells

A

Hematocrit

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10
Q

EPO is excreted from the kidneys and goes to

A

bone marrow

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11
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What does EPO do when it gets to the bone marrow

A

Increases red blood cell count

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12
Q

Helps maintain blood volume and blood pressure

A

Colloid Osmotic pressure (OP)

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13
Q

Process of making blood is called

A

Hemopoiesis

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14
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Where is the hemopoiesis tissue?

A

Red bone marrow

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15
Q

Where do platelets come from

A

A Megakaryocyte

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16
Q

Red blood cell (RBC) production is called

A

Erythropoiesis

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17
Q

RBC production aka erythropoiesis occurs in the

A

red bone marrow

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18
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From what cells are RBC’s made

A

Stem cells called Hemocytoblasts

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19
Q

What is the primary protein composition of RBC

A

Hemoglobin

20
Q

What is the function of hemoglobin

A

carry oxygen and carbon dioxide

21
Q

What is the 3D structure of a red blood cell

A

biconcave disc

22
Q

What is the life span of a Red Blood Cell

A

120 days

23
Q

Red blood cells make up ______ % of blood’s formed elements

A

99.9%

24
Q

The red pigment that gives whole blood its color
Binds and transports oxygen and carbon dioxide

A

hemoglobin

25
Q

Where do erythrocytes carry oxygen to

A

from lungs to cell tissues

26
Q

where do erythrocytes carry carbon dioxide to

A

from tissues to lungs

27
Q

In RBC discs form stacks called

A

rouleau

28
Q

Importance of RBC shape and size

A

High surface to volume ratio

29
Q

About how many RBC’s are lost per second

A

3 million

30
Q

EPO is released from ____ during periods of ______

A

kidneys

hypoxia

31
Q

kidney production of _______ stimulates bone marrow

A

erythropoietin

32
Q

Erythropoietin is also known as

A

EPO

33
Q

White blood cells are also called

A

Leukocytes

34
Q

Functions of WBC are to

A

Defend against pathogens
Remove toxins and wastes
Attack abnormal cells

35
Q

All blood cells originate from

A

hemocytoblasts

36
Q

List of Granulocytes (with granules)

A

Neutrophils
Eosinophils
Basophils

37
Q

List of Agranulocytes (wo granules)

A

Lymphocytes
Monocytes

38
Q

First on scene at the site of infection and have a short life span

A

Neutrophils

39
Q

Which WBC is responsible for forming pus?

A

Neutrophils

40
Q

Neutrophils are also called

A

Polymorphonuclear luekocytes

41
Q

Eosinophils are also called

A

Acidophils

42
Q

This WBC attacks large parasites and is sensitive to allergens

A

Eosinophils

43
Q

WBC that releases histamine and heparin

A

Basophils

44
Q

WBC that becomes macrophages
Engulfs large particles and pathogens

A

Monocytes

45
Q

WBC that is mostly in connective tissues and lymphoid organs
Part of the bodys specific defense system

A

Lymphocytes

46
Q

What are the three functions of platelets

A

-Release clotting chemicals

-Temporarily patch damage vessel walls

-Contract tissue after clot formation

47
Q
A

BIOL 2402 (9 decks)

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