Blood Flashcards
Fibrinogen & clotting factors
Produced by the liver
Albumin
Most abundant plasma protein produced by liver influences bp, flow & fluid balance
Globulins
Produced by plasma cells immunity
Antithrombin
Produced by liver
Heparin
Secreted by basophils & mast cells
Red blood cell production is stimulated by?
EPO from kidney (and liver) triggered by hypoxia-deprecation of oxygen
Erythrocytes
RBC-carry protein molecule haemoglobin-carries oxygen (x4) life span 120 days
What vitamins required for RBC synthesis?
B12 & frolic acid
Primary haemostasis
Temporary platelet plug
Secondary haemostasis
Coagulation, stable clot
Thrombin converts
Fibrinogen to insoluble fibrin
Fibrinolysis
Clot dissolves
Heparin is secreted by
Basophils and mast cells
Blood Group A has what antigen?
A
Blood group A has what antibody?
B