Blood Flashcards
connective tissue composed of cell elements suspended in fluid matrix
blood
blood made up of __% water
92
proteins contained in blood
albumin (60%), globulins, fibrinogen
major contributors to colloid osmotic pressure
albumin
clotting factors
globulin
cellular elements of blood?
erythrocyte, leukocyte, thrombocytes
blood make up ___% of body weight
7-8
fraction of total column occupied by RBCs
hematocrit (40-45%)
what is buffy coat?
WBC/platelets (
pale white solution of electrolytes, proteins, carbs, lipids
plasma
production of blood cells called:
hematopoiesis
bone marrow is found in:
pelvis, spine, ribs, cranium, proximal end of long bones (also liver in fetus)
75% cells produced are ___, ___% RBCs
WBC; 25
cell signalling molecules that guide development of blood cells (proteins)
dytokines
blood cell development begin with:
pluripotent hematopoietic stem cell