Blood Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 main functions of blood?
A
Transport of oxygen, CO2, waste and messages
Maintains vascular integrity
Pathogen protection
2
Q
What does blood contain so it can provide pathogen protection?
A
Granulocytes and lymphocytes
3
Q
What are the 3 components of blood?
A
Plasma (55%)
Buffy coat (<1%)
RBCs (45%)
4
Q
What is consisted within the plasma component of blood?
A
Clotting factors
Albumin
Antibodies
5
Q
What 2 cells make up the buffy coat component of blood?
A
Platelets
WBCs
6
Q
In what component of blood is albumin found?
A
Plasma
7
Q
How long do RBCs live for?
A
120 days
4months
8
Q
How long do neutrophils live for?
A
1-5 days
9
Q
How long do hematopoeitic stem cells live for?
A
2 months
