Blood

Question 1

plasma

Answer 1

liquid component of blood consists of water, electrolytes, protiens accounts for more than 1/2 of total blood volume important for regulating B and body temp

Question 2

red blood cells (erythrocytes)

Answer 2

make up 40% of blood volume contain hemoglobin (gives blood red color, enables O2 bond) when # is too low= anemia, less O2, results in fatigue and weakness when # is too high= polycythemia, blood is too thick, increased risk of stroke/heart attack

Question 3

platelets (thrombocytes)

Answer 3

assist in blood clotting via clump formation @ wound low # = increased risk for bruising/ abnormal bleeding high # (thrombocythemia)= increased risk of thrombosis/ stroke/ heart attack

Question 4

White Blood Cells (leukocytes)

Answer 4

protect against infection low # (leukopenia) = increases risk of infection high # (leukocytosis) may = infection/ leukemia

Question 5

White Blood Cell: Neutrophils

Answer 5

ingest bacteria/debris

Question 6

White Blood Cell: Lymphocytes

Answer 6

3 main types: T lymphocytes & natural killers detect and destroy cancer cells B lymphocytes develop into cells that produce antibodies

Question 7

White Blood Cells: Monocytes

Answer 7

ingest dead/damaged cells, defend against infectious organisms

Question 8

White Blood Cells: Eosinophils

Answer 8

kill parasites, destroy cancer cells, involved in allergic response

Question 9

White Blood Cells: Basophils

Answer 9

participate in allergic response