Blood Flashcards
1
Q
60:40:20 Rule for Total Body Water
A
60% body weight = total body water, 40% body weight = Intracellular Fluid, 20% body weight = Extracellular Fluid (plasma=¼ of ECF)
2
Q
60:40:20 Rule for Total Body Water for 70kg man
A
.60 x 70= 42L, .40 x 70= 25L, .20 x 70= 17L
3
Q
Hematocrit
A
% of packed red cells (42%)
4
Q
Hemoglobin
A
Capacity for O2 transport
5
Q
Blood Contains
A
Plasma and Cells
6
Q
Plasma
A
Liquid portion of blood; Contains ions, proteins, hormones
7
Q
Cells contain
A
Erythrocytes, Leukocytes, Platelets
8
Q
Erythrocytes
A
Contain hemoglobin to carry oxygen
9
Q
Leukocytes
A
Important in preventing infection
10
Q
Platelets:
A
Important in blood clotting
