Blood Flashcards
Blood is around 7% of the bodyweight.
Blood is considered a tissue and contains?
Blood is considered a tissue and contains
● Plasma (Water, Proteins, Solutes)
● Formed Elements (Cells)(RBC, WBC, Platelets)
Plasma is 92% water and 7% proteins. Which proteins?
Albumin = Osmotic Pressure
● Globulin = Immune function
● Fibrinogen = Clotting system
Where is RBC produced?
Produced in the bone marrow
Erythrocytes (Red Blood Cells)
Transports o2 and Co2.
How does the RBC carry o2?
By hemoglobin that binds o2
What does hemoglobin need to bind o2?
Iron
Which color is the blood if its contains o2?
Which color is the blood if its loosed the o2?
with o2: Light red
Without o2: More blueish color
Name the 8 different blood types?
AB+
AB-
A+
A-
B+
B-
0+
0-
Antigens and antibodies:
Name which Antigens each blood type has?
AB
A
B
0
AB - Antigen A and B
A - Antigen A
B - Antigen B
0 - Does not have any
Antigen
– Receptor for Antibodies
– On RBCs
Name which antibodies each blood type has?
AB
A
B
0
AB - Does not have any
A - Antibody B
B - Antibody A
0 - Antibody A and B
Antibodies
– Attach to Antigens
– Are in Plasma
Bloodtype A can receive and give blood to?
Receive: A and 0
Give to: A and AB
Bloodtype B can receive and give blood to?
Receive: b and 0
Give to: B and AB
Bloodtype AB can receive and give blood to?
Receive: A, B, 0, AB
Give to: AB
Bloodtype 0 can receive and give blood to?
Receive: 0
Give to: A, B, 0, AB
What is the blood volume in the body?
Blood volume is approx. 70ml / kg body weight
What does blood consists of?
Blood consists of about 55% plasma and 45% Formed elements
