Blood Flashcards
1
Q
Plasma
A
Liquid extracellular component of blood
90% water, 7% protein
2
Q
Serum
A
Clear, yellow supernatant after blood has coagulated and been centrifuged
3
Q
Erythrocyte
A
RBC
4
Q
Macrocyte
A
RBC >9 micrometers
5
Q
Microcyte
A
RBC <6 micrometers
6
Q
Reticulocyte
A
Immature RBC. Still has some RNA which stains blue
7
Q
Hematocrit
A
RBC concentration in blood
41-53% for males
36-46% for females
8
Q
Myeloid tissue
A
Tissue with the ability to perform hematopoiesis. Mainly found as the red marrow of bones and spleen.
9
Q
Lymphoid tissue.
A
Tissue with lymphocytes
