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BLOOD 2 Flashcards

1
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What is the function of oxygen in the blood?

A

Important in many cellular functions.

Example sentence: Oxygen is necessary for the production of energy in cells.

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How does carbon dioxide function in the blood?

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Involved in the regulation of blood pH.

Example sentence: Carbon dioxide helps maintain the acid-base balance in the blood.

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What is the known function of nitrogen in the blood?

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No known function.

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4
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What role do enzymes play in the blood?

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Catalyze chemical reactions.

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What is the function of hormones in the blood?

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Regulate metabolism, growth, and development.

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6
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What role do vitamins play in the blood?

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Cofactors for enzymatic reactions.

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What are some waste products carried by the blood?

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Urea, uric acid, creatine, creatinine, bilirubin, ammonia.

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What is the origin of most waste products in the blood?

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Breakdown products of protein metabolism.

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Where are waste products carried by the blood to?

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To organs of excretion.

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What is hematopoiesis?

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The production of all cellular components of blood and blood plasma.

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What do Myeloid Stem Cells produce?

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Proerythroblasts, Myeloblasts, Monoblasts, and Megakaryoblasts.

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What do Proerythroblasts develop into?

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Red blood cells.

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What types of cells do Myeloblasts produce?

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Basophils, eosinophils, and neutrophils.

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What do Monoblasts produce?

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Monocytes.

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15
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What do Megakaryoblasts produce?

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Platelets.

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16
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What do Lymphoid Stem Cells give rise to?

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Lymphocytes.

17
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What is the primary function of red blood cells?

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To carry oxygen using the protein hemoglobin.

18
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What is the normal range of red blood cells per microliter of blood?

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About 4.8 - 5.4 million / μL.

19
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What does hematocrit measure?

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The total volume of blood occupied by red blood cells.

20
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What is the normal hematocrit percentage?

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42-45%.

21
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What is the shape of red blood cells?

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Biconcave.

22
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Do adult red blood cells have a nucleus?

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No, they are anucleate.

23
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How long do red blood cells typically live?

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About 120 days.

24
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What is erythropoiesis?

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The production of red blood cells.

25
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What percentage of white blood cells are neutrophils?

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60-70%.

26
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What is the primary function of eosinophils?

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To combat parasitic infections.

27
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What role do basophils play in the immune system?

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They are involved in hypersensitivity and allergic responses.

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