Blood

Question 1

What 3 things make up blood?

Answer 1

Blood plasma (55%)
Red blood cells (45%)
White blood cells and platelets

Question 2

What is the temp and pH of blood?

Answer 2

Temp 38

7.35- 7.45 pH

Question 3

Name 8 functions of blood?

Answer 3

Transports: 
oxygen
Carbon dioxide 
Hormones
Water
Heat
Waste products

Regulates homeostasis of:
pH, temp, water content in cells
White - pathogens fight disease
Platelets for clotting

Question 4

Another name for red blood cells?

Answer 4

Erythrocytes

Question 5

Another name for white blood cells?

Answer 5

Leukocytes

Question 6

Another name for platelets?

Answer 6

Thrombocytes

Question 7

What is hemopoiesis?

Answer 7

Production of blood cells in the bone marrow

Question 8

Name 3 characteristics of red blood cells.

Answer 8

Contain hemoglobin
No nucleus
Biconcave disc

Question 9

Blood plasma is 91.5% water, what else does it contain?

Answer 9

Plasma proteins 
Electrolytes 
Gases
Enzymes 
Hormones
Vitamins
Nutrients - for cell functions
Fibrinogen - clotting

Question 10

What are the plasma proteins in blood plasma?

Answer 10

Albumins - maintain osmotic pressure

and globulins - attack viruses and bacteria

Question 11

What nutrients can improve blood count?

Answer 11

Red meat, green veg and fruits.

Question 12

White blood cells contain what? (6)

Answer 12

Nucleus
Organelles
(No hemoglobin)
Leukocytes 
Pathogens
Granular (contain vesicles)
Monocytes - swallow bacteria (phagocytosis)
Neutrophils
Basophils
Eosinophils