Blood Flashcards

1
Q

Blood matrix

A

Plasma

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2
Q

Blood formed elements

A

Erythrocytes, leukocytes, platelets

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3
Q

Amount of plasma in hematocrit

A

55%

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4
Q

Amount of buffy coat in hematocrit

A

1% and comprised of leukocytes and platelets

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5
Q

Amount of erythrocytes in hematocrit

A

45%

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6
Q

Define plasma

A

Straw colored sticky fluid that is 90% water with over 100 dissolved so lutes such as hormones wastes and proteins

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7
Q

Albumin

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Makes up 60% of plasma proteins and functions as a carrier of other molecules, blood buffer and contributes to plasma osmotic pressure

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8
Q

RBC function

A

Respiratory gas transport

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9
Q

Hemoglobin

A

Binds reversibly with oxygen comprised of four polypeptide chains with a heme group attached to each one

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10
Q

Anemia

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Blood has low O2 carrying capacity and could be caused by blood loss, not enough RBCs being produced or too many being destroyed

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11
Q

Polycythemia Vera

A

Bone marrow cancer leading to excess RBCs

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12
Q

Secondary polycythemia

A

Caused by low o2 levels like increased altitude or increased EPO production

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13
Q

Blood doping

A

Artificially injecting EPO or removing blood and reinfusing before an event

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14
Q

Leukocyte function

A

Defense agains disease

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15
Q

Diapedesis

A

Normal process of WBC leaving blood vessels to fight invaders in tissue

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16
Q

Granulocytes

A

Neutrophil, eosinophil, basophils

17
Q

Agranulocytes

A

Lymphocyte and monocytes

18
Q

Overproduction of abnormal WBC

A

Leukemia and mononucleosis

19
Q

Abnormally low WBC count

A

Leukopenia, which can be drug induced by anticancer drugs or glucocorticoids

20
Q

Platelet

A

Fragments of larger megakaryocyte

21
Q

Platelet function

A

Form temporary platelet plug that helps seal breaks in blood vessels

22
Q

Whole blood transfusion

A

Only used when blood loss is rapid and substantial

23
Q

Agglutinins

A

Pre formed anti A or anti B antibodies

24
Q

Antigen or agglutinogen

A

What immune system uses to identify blood cells

25
Q

Blood typing chart

A

Review

26
Q

Transfusion reactions

A

Occurs if mismatched blood is infused which results in new blood being attacked by plasma agglutinins which cam result in agglutinate and clogging blood cells and releasing hemoglobin into the blood stream via a rupture

27
Q

Transfusion reaction complications

A

Diminished o2 carrying capacity
Decreased blood flow behind blocked vessel
Hemoglobin in kidney tubules can result in renal failure

28
Q

If blood coagulates with serum then it

A

Contains that particular agglutinogen

29
Q

Differential WBC count

A

Looks at the WBC count of the 5 leukocytes

30
Q

Prothrombin time and platelet count

A

assesses homeostasis

31
Q

CMP comprehensive medical panel

A

Blood chemistry profit checks various blood chemical levels that could indicate liver or kidney disorder

32
Q

Complete blood count

A

Checks formed elements
Hematocrit
Hemoglobin