Blood And Hearr Flashcards
Which component makes up the greatest % of blood
Plasma
The hematocrit is the % of whole blood occupied by which of the following
Erthrocytes
When observing under a microscope which of the following are granulocytes
Neutrophils , basophils , eosinophils
Why do people with type o blood make anti A and anti B antibodies
Molecular mimicry
T or F blood is a connective tissue
T
average blood volume In male and female
Male: 5-6L
Female:4-5L
% if plasma in blood
55%
Blood volume of formed elements in blood
45%
Erythrocytes
RBC
Buffy coat contains
1%
Leukocytes and platelets
No nucleus , transports O2, and CO2
Erthrocytes
WBC, have nucleus
Leukocytes
Multilobed nucleus , bacteria , become active phagocytes
Neutrophils
Bilobed nucleus , kills parasitic worms , asthma , allergy
Esoinophils
Lobed nucleus , releases histamine and mediators of inflammation , contains heparin
Basophils
Spherical nucleus , direct cell attack or antibodies for immune response
Lymphocytes
U of kidney shaped nucleus , develop into macrophages
Monocytes
Needed for blood clotting , cytoplasmic fragments of megakaryocytes
Platelets
Main function of blood is to
Carry oxygen
Has bioconcave disks
Blood / erythrocytes
Conducts Blood clot formation and repair of injured tissues
Thrombocyte
Male and female hematocrit volume
Male : 40-54
Female: 37-47
Bleeding time
5 min