Blood Flashcards
When blood is transferred from one person to another it’s called a
Transfusion
What element is needed for formation of hemoglobin?
Iron
A blood clot carried into the bloodstream is called an
Embolus
Hemolysis is the ____ of RBC
Destruction or breakdown
A blood cell is called a
Corpuscle
The liquid portion of blood is the
Plasma
What organ destroys old red blood cells ?
Spleen
The two main divisions of blood are
Plasma and formed elements
A lack of WBC is called
Leukopenia
Blood cells are produced in ___ from ___
Red bone marrow from stem cells
AB can receive any ___ donor, but can only donate to ___
ABO, AB
Circulating blood serves the body in 3 ways
Protection, regulations, transportation
Blood is classified as
Connective tissue
What is the correct name for a RBC
Erythrocyte
What is the main function of RBCs
Carry oxygen
What is the main function of WBCs
Destroy pathogens
Name the 3 granulocytes
Neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils
Name the 2 agranulocytes
Lymphocytes , monocytes
What is the largest leukocyte
Monocyte
What is the most numerous WBC
Neutrophils
What does anticoagulant mean
Against clotting
Platelets are also called
Thrombocytes
What is hemostasis
Prevention of blood loss
What is the fluid that remains after clotting has occurred ?
Serum
What is hemorrhage
Excessive bleeding
Antibodies of a patient can cause donors blood to rupture and release their hemoglobin this can happen if blood types are incompatible and is called a
Transfusion reaction
Name 4 blood types
A B AB O