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Blood Flashcards

1
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a type of connective tissue that consists of a liquid matrix containing cells and cell fragments

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blood

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2
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total blood volume in women

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4-5 Liters

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3
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total volume blood in men

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5-6 Liters

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4
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a pale yellow blood fluid that consists of about 91% water, 7% proteins, and 2% other components, such as ions, nutrients, gases, waste products, and regulatory substances

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plasma

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5
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accounts for 45% of blood composition that includes red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets

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formed elements

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6
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the continuous process that produces formed elements

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hematopoiesis

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7
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where all elements are derived

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stem cells

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8
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disk-shaped cells that have thicker edges than the center

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red blood cells

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9
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spherical cells with a nucleus that lack hemoglobin

larger than red blood cells

travel through ameboid movement

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white blood cells

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10
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contains large cytoplasmic granules

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granulocytes

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11
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contains small cytoplasmic granules that cannot be easily seen with the light microscope

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agranulocytes

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12
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only remain 10 - 12 hours in our blood

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neutrophil

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13
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nucleus has 2 indistinct lobes

releases histamine and heparin

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basophil

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14
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participates in inflammatory response of allergic reactions and asthma and attacks certain worm parasites

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eosinophil

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15
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becomes macrophages after leaving the blood and entering the tissues

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manocytes

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16
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minute fragments of cells, each consisting of a small amount of cytoplasm surrounded by a cell membrane

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platelets

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17
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an immediate but temporary constriction of blood vessel that results when smooth muscle within the wall of the vessel contracts

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vascular spasm

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18
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an accumulation of platelets that can seal up a small break in a blood vessel

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platelet plug form

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19
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a network of threadlike, protein fibers, called fibrin, that traps blood cells, platelets, and fluid

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clot

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20
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prevent clotting factors from forming clots under normal conditions

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anticoagulants

21
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process in which the clot begins to condense into a more compact structure

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clot retraction

22
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process in which the clot is dissolved

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fibrinolysis

23
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a bacterial enzyme, and t-PA, produces through genetic engineering, have been used successfully to dissolve clots

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streptokinase

24
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transfer of blood or blood components from one individual to another

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transfusion

25
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introduction of fluid other than blood, such as a saline or glucose solution, into the blood

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infusion

26
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characterized by clumping or rupture of blood cells and clotting within blood vessels

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transfusion reaction

27
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clumping of the cells

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agglutination

28
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the rupture of red blood cells

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hemolysis

29
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used to categorize human blood

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ABO Blood Group

30
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person who gives blood

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donor

31
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person who receives blood

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recipient

32
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have certain rh antigens on the surface of the RBC

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RH Positive

33
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do noy have Rh antigens on the surface of RBC

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Type AB Blood

34
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an analysis of blood that provides information such as RBC count, WBC count, hemoglobin, and hematocrit

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complete blood count

35
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usually performed electronically with a machine, but they can also be done manually with a microscope

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red blood cell count

36
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a common procedure in which a donated blood or blood components are given to you through an intravenous line (IV)

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blood transfusion

37
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determines the amount of hemoglobin; indicates anemia

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hemoglobin mesurement

38
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reduced number of red blood cells or reduced amount of hemoglobin in each red blood cell

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anemia

39
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(WBC) measures the total number of white blood cells in the blood

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white blood count

40
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a lower than normal WBC resulting from deceased production or destruction of red marrow

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leukopenia

41
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an abnormally high WBC. caused by bacterial infections often cause leukocytosis by stimulating neutrophils to increase in number

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leukocytosis

42
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a cancer of the red marrow characterized by abnormal production of one or more of the white blood cell types, can cause leukocytosis

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leukemia

43
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an important process that prevents excessive bleeding when a blood vessel is injured

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clotting

44
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the composition of materials dissolved or suspended in plasma can be used to assess the functioning of many of the body’s systems

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blood chemistry

45
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are blood tests that measure amounts of certain chemicals in a sample of blood

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blood chemistry test

46
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an infection that occurs when bacteria enter the bloodstream and spread. the germs are usually bacteria but also can be viruses or fungi

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septicemia (blood poisoning)

47
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a contagious infection caused by a herpes virus called Epstein-Barr

it spreads easily through bodily fluids like saliva

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mononucleosis ( the kissing disease)

48
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a condition that can happen as a result of an HIV infection when your immune system is severely weakened.

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AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)

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